Month: February 2026

Six Trainers Receive Equipment Under National Youth Authority Apprenticeship Programme in Lower Manya Krobo

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Six (6) trainers under the National Youth Authority Apprenticeship Programme in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality have received training equipment to enhance effective skills development and practical instruction.
The presentation ceremony was held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, marking the official rollout of the first batch of the programme in the municipality. The initiative currently supports six (6) trainers and thirty (30) trainees and is aimed at equipping young people with employable and self-reliant skills to help curb youth unemployment.
The Municipal Chief Executive for the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, John Atteh Matey, together with the Eastern Regional Coordinator of the National Apprenticeship Programme, Emmanuel Asente Ofori, presented the equipment to the beneficiaries.
Five (5) dressmaking trainers each received:
• Five (5) Butterfly hand sewing machines
• One (1) industrial sewing machine set
• One (1) neating machine set
• Additional accessories
Each complete set is valued at over GHS 14,000.00.
In addition, one (1) hairdressing trainer received a professional hair dryer and other essential tools to support practical training delivery.
In his brief remarks, Hon. John Atteh Matey urged the people of Manya Krobo to take full advantage of the programme, emphasizing government’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through skills development and sustainable job creation initiatives.

John Atteh Matey, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) paid a visit to the hospital

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John Atteh Matey, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, paid a surprise visit to the Children’s Ward of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Hospital as part of activities marking the Day of Love.

The visit, which coincided with Valentine’s Day and National Chocolate Day, featured the presentation of chocolates to children on admission and their caregivers. The thoughtful gesture brought smiles and moments of joy to the ward.

Many parents and caregivers described the visit as a pleasant surprise and expressed sincere appreciation for the MCE’s show of compassion and solidarity. The interaction fostered an atmosphere of warmth, love, and encouragement, underscoring the significance of empathy and human connection—particularly for children undergoing medical treatment.

EDUCATION, SENSITIZATION  AND HEALTH SCREENING FOR THE AGED, WIDOWS, CHILDREN AND PERSONS WITH DIASBILITIES (PWDs)

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The Department of Social Welfare and Community Development at the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly on the 29th of January, 2026 organized a 4 in 1 program under the support of the Municipal Chief Executive and the Municipal Coordinating Director at the Municipal Assembly Hall. The programs were
1. Education and sensitization program
2. Health screening for the vulnerable aged, widows and PWDs
3. Registration and renewal of National Health Insurance Cards (NHIS)
4. Get-together party for the above listed people

1. An education and sensitization session on the new DAFC Guideline to strengthen and equipe the knowledge of PWDs in the municipality.
2. Health screening on the normal vital signs (Blood Pressure check, pulse, temperature, etc), Blood Sugar Test, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Dental Check, the Eye and any other relevant check-ups to check the health status of all vulnerable especially after the Christmas and New Year Festivity.
3. Registration and Renewal of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for the beneficiaries whose cards were expired, missing and didn’t have at all.
4. New year get-together to show love and socialize with the vulnerable
The Head of the Department, Madam Grace Ama Baiden, stated that the reason for the all these programs is to make sure the vulnerable are not left out in the society especially after a festive celebration and a new year. She restated their maximum commitment to continue doing their best to bring relief to the people they serve, especially the vulnerable aged, widow and persons with disability.

She took the opportunity to express their heartfelt appreciation to Hon. John Martey, Municipal Chief Executive for the Municipality, for greatly supporting this initiative. She was also grateful to Mr. Afadu, the Municipal Coordinating Director of the assembly for his love and support for the department.

LOWER MANYA KROBO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY SANITATION DAY AT NUASO

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Mr. Samuel Affadu, the Municipal Coordinating Director of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly, led the Municipality’s National Sanitation Day exercise for the month at Nuaso Township on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
In his address to residents, he urged inhabitants to make cleanliness a top priority, stressing that a clean environment is essential for the promotion of public health and overall well-being.
The exercise recorded strong participation from residents of both Nuaso Old Town and Nuaso New Town, as well as students from Manya Krobo Senior High School (MAKROSEC) and personnel from the Ghana Immigration Service within the Municipality. Working together, participants undertook a comprehensive clean-up to improve the sanitation and general appearance of Nuaso Township.