Ghana Publishing Company cuts gazette processing time to three days

The Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) has significantly reduced its gazette processing times as part of a broader operational restructuring aimed at improving institutional efficiency. Under a new three-shift operational system, premium gazette services that previously required one week are now completed in just three days. Standard processing times have also seen a drastic reduction, falling from eight weeks to three weeks, as the company transitions toward 24-hour service delivery.

Managing Director Nana Kwasi Boatey attributed the improvements to the adoption of President John Mahama’s 24-hour economy agenda. The shift to around-the-clock operations has allowed the company to address previous challenges, including overstaffing and significant liquidity issues. By streamlining its workflow and extending its operational hours, the company has seen increased patronage and enhanced financial sustainability, positioning it as a more competitive player in the publishing industry.

In addition to operational changes, GPCL has implemented stringent financial controls to eliminate revenue leakages and mismanagement. The company established a commercial sales department and partnered with Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) to install new teller facilities at its business center, ensuring all revenues are deposited directly into the banking system. These measures have also been paired with enhanced security protocols to prevent the circulation of fraudulent or fake gazette documents.

Looking ahead, the company is investing 1.5 million euros in state-of-the-art security printing equipment and has launched a digital platform for gazette applications. These infrastructure upgrades are intended to modernize the company’s output and allow it to diversify into producing specialized documents, such as passports and cheque books. MD Boatey expressed optimism that these reforms will secure the company's future viability and expand its market presence across West Africa.