The New Juaben North Municipal Assembly joined Chiefs, Elders and people of Effiduase to celebrate Akwasidea at their palace.
The forum was held with the theme: “Good Governance; The Role of Stakeholders”. The meeting was also part of Government’s policy of bringing local governance to the doorstep of the citizenry.
The Hon. Municipal Chief Executive, Dr. Edward Asante Antwi in his address showcased the numerous projects undertaken by the Assembly and the ones that were yet to be completed. He stressed that, despite the novelty of the assembly, they are trying their very best to set the Municipality on a good developmental ladder.
He urged everyone that his doors were opened for any form of complaints and suggestions when the need be.
Mr. Alhaji. Muntala Alhassan, the Municipal Finance Officer in his presentation listed a number of infrastructural developmental Projects by the Assembly. These includes building schools, health Administration office, Chip compounds, roads, mechanized boreholes, an Astro Turf park and renovations of some selected buildings.\
He explained that the total amount of money received from the Central Government for the year 2023 and its expenditure included staff salaries.
He stressed that new measures are being put in place to aid the effective collection of revenue in 2024.
The chief of Effiduase thank the MCE and the Assembly for coming to celebrate the Akwasidea with them for the development of their community.
Story by
Elizabeth Ansaah
Municipal Information officer.