The New Juaben North Municipal Assembly has held its third ordinary meeting of the second session of the third Assembly at the Assembly hall.
The Municipal Chief Executive, the Municipal coordinating director, chiefs, the presiding member, Assembly members and heads of departments at the municipal Assembly were all present at the meeting.
In the welcome address the Hon. Presiding member for the municipal Assembly, Jacob Antwi, entreated everyone at the meeting to contribute their ideas to help accelerate the development of the Assembly and municipality.
The Municipal chief executive, Hon.Samuel Adongo, started his speech by welcoming everyone to the meeting and continued to brief the house on the current financial situation of the Assembly. He said, significant efforts are being made to increase the Assembly’s internally generated fund (IGF) base, in order to meet its numerous commitments.
He said as at the end of November, 2025, an amount of one million four hundred and three thousand One Hundred and thirty eight cedis and sixteen pesewas (1,403,138.16) has been realized for Property Rates alone as against the budgeted figure of two million four hundred and ninety nine thousand nine hundred and ten Ghana cedis. (2,499,910.00) constituting approximately 56.12% performance.
Hon. Samuel Adongo, in his address on health said, significant progress has so far been made in improving the health care and wellbeing of the people. He said, the health sector has implemented various health programs and initiatives aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles, increasing access to healthcare services and addressing the unique health needs of the population.
With regards to security, he said the municipality is relatively peaceful. However, our municipality requires total collaboration between various stakeholders including, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, government officials and community members.
The Municipal Chief Executive, stressed on the importance of peace due to the upcoming festive season he said his role as the chairperson of the Municipal Security Committee is pivotal, not just in Government but also in fostering an environment where people can move freely.
He therefore stood on behalf of the Security agencies to reaffirm his unwavering commitment to maintaining peace before, during and after the Christmas celebrations.
Story by:
Elizabeth Ansaah
Municipal Information Officer.