Daniel Danso, former Volta Regional Chairman of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), says macroeconomic stability alone is meaningless unless it translates into jobs, increased incomes, and sustainable livelihoods for citizens.

Delivering a solidarity message at the Oti Region CLOGSAG May Day celebration in Kadjebi, held under the theme “Pivoting to Growth, Jobs and Sustainable Livelihood Beyond Macroeconomic Stability,” Mr Danso noted that after years of economic sacrifices, the time had come to convert macroeconomic gains into real improvements in people’s daily lives.

He stressed that every worker must feel the impact of growth through better earnings and improved dignity in their work.

According to Danso, who is also a Board Member of the CLOGSAG Fund, the theme reflects the shared hope of workers that their labour should now produce lasting benefits.

Danso urged workers in the Oti Region to take initiative by moving beyond complaints about transfers and delays, and instead focus on building systems that create jobs, support communities, and enhance welfare.

He explained that sustainable livelihood included the freedom for civil servants to engage in farming, trading, or side businesses without fear of victimisation.

“When our allowances reflect our output and our pensions guarantee peace, that is real stability,” he said.

Danso emphasised that fiscal consolidation efforts must now shift towards a growth and employment-driven agenda that delivers tangible improvements in living standards across all sectors.

On the future of CLOGSAG, he advised that the Association should operate not only as a union but also as an enterprise, with practical programmes that generate internal income for members.

He encouraged workers to upgrade their skills to improve their earning potential, noting that “salary is seed, not harvest.”

Danso concluded by urging Ghanaian workers to rise above mere survival and strive for long-term economic empowerment.