The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) Professional and Managerial Staff Union (PMSU) has entered a new chapter of leadership and institutional cooperation with the election of Mr James Obeng-Gyan as chairman. His election is widely seen as a turning point for staff welfare, internal cohesion, and strong management–union relations within the Bank.
At the 3rd Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Bank, Mr Obeng-Gyan delivered a passionate acceptance speech, which set a bold tone for the next four years. Guided by the theme, “A Decade of Solidarity, A Future of Impact: Repositioning ADB PMSU for Member Value and Institutional Excellence,” he expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him.
The new PMSU leader assured the Union that his leadership would be anchored on integrity, courage, and transparency. He emphasized that the strength of ADB rests not only on capital and infrastructure but on the people who drive its operations daily. Unionism, he stressed, must not be misinterpreted as antagonism but recognized as a strategic partner in the Bank’s growth.
“The PMSU is not an opponent of management; we are partners in building a stronger ADB. Staff morale is not a peripheral concern, it is the central engine of productivity and profitability,” he said to loud applause.
Mr Obeng-Gyan outlined a Four-Pillar Vision to guide his administration’s engagements and strengthen the welfare of staff across the institution. The agenda includes fostering deeper solidarity, promoting professional excellence, advancing evidence-based advocacy, and reinforcing the understanding that staff welfare is a long-term investment essential to institutional profitability. According to him, these pillars form the architecture of a modern, responsible, and impactful union.
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