Month: September 2026

LOWER MANYA KROBO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY COMMISSIONED TWO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

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A newly completed three unit classroom block with auxiliary facilities and ultra-modern Kindergarten (KG) block was commissioned on 17th September, 2026, at Agomanya Roman Catholic Basic School and Kpong Quarters Roman Catholic Basic School respectively. The ceremony was attended by staff of the Assembly, Member of Parliament, Municipal Education Directorate, traditional authorities, teachers, and the general public.
The Heads of the two schools, in their welcome address thanked the Regional Minister, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Municipal Director of Education, and all other stakeholders who made it possible for the construction of the facilities. They promised to take good care of it for it to last long.
The Municipal Education Director, Mr. Samuel Kwesi Tettey in his address expressed appreciation to the MCE for his commitment to improving educational infrastructure in the Municipality. He appealed for more classroom blocks to be built at other schools that are having infrastructure deficit. He charged the school authorities and teachers to ensure proper maintenance of the facilities and put into good use.
Chief of Kpong, Nene Kpabitey Nyarko II and Nene Tettey Eti, Asafoatse for Mampong-Akwenor both addressed the gathering and expressed their appreciation to the MCE and the Municipal Assembly for the development projects undertaken in their respective communities. They acknowledged the benefits of the various projects to the people and commended the efforts towards improving education and other developmental needs. The two traditional leaders encouraged the pupils to take their studies seriously, remain disciplined and make good use of the improved learning environment.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. John Atteh Matey emphasized the importance of the newly commissioned facilities in improving education delivery. He commended the President of the Republic for his efforts towards addressing infrastructure gaps in our schools across the country.
The Member of Parliament, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi also addressed the gathering and highlighted his contribution towards the development of the school infrastructure. He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting educational development within the constituency.
The commissioning of the facilities marks an important step towards improving the teaching and learning environment in the Municipality. Stakeholders were encouraged to work together to protect and maintain the facilities for the benefit of the pupils and the wider community.
By: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo

MCE Leads ‘My First Day at School’ Exercise in Lower Manya Krobo

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The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, Hon. John Atteh Matey, has joined the Municipal Education Directorate to welcome pupils as part of the “My First Day at School” programme.
The exercise, led by the MCE and the Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Samuel Tetteh, took the team to Kpong West RC School, Akuse Islamic School, and Oborpa School, all located within the Middle Belt of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality.
The initiative was aimed at giving newly enrolled pupils a warm and memorable start to their educational journey while encouraging parents and guardians to enrol their children in school and support them throughout their education.
During the visits, Hon. John Atteh Matey interacted with pupils, teachers, and school authorities and observed activities at the various schools. He reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting education and creating an enabling environment for effective teaching and learning.
The MCE encouraged parents and guardians to take an active interest in the education of their children and ensure that they attend school regularly. He also urged teachers to remain committed to their duties and continue to provide the necessary guidance and support to pupils.
The Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Samuel Tetteh, also highlighted the importance of providing pupils, particularly first-time entrants, with a friendly and supportive school environment. He called on parents, teachers, and school authorities to work together to improve school attendance, discipline, and academic performance.
Mr. Samuel Tetteh expressed appreciation to the MCE, as well as the Member of Parliament and Regional Minister, for their support and efforts toward creating an enabling environment for pupils to learn and develop.
The exercise further provided an opportunity for the delegation to engage with school authorities on their needs and challenges and to identify areas requiring attention to improve the teaching and learning environment.
The “My First Day at School” programme reflects the commitment of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly and the Municipal Education Directorate to promoting access to education and ensuring that children across the Municipality receive the support needed to begin their educational journey on a positive note.

REPORT ON THE LAUNCH OF THE 2026 MANYA KROBO NGMAYEM FESTIVAL

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The launch of the 2026 Manya Krobo 133rd Ngmayem Festival was held on Thursday, 27th August 2026, at the forecourt of the Konor’s Palace. The event brought together traditional authorities, government representatives, members of the festival committee, community leaders, invited guests and members of the public to officially usher in this year’s celebration. The launch served as an important platform to announce the commencement of activities for the festival and to create awareness about the significance of the Ngmayem Festival to the people and the development of the area.
The Guest Speaker, Gilbert Abeiku Santana addressed the gathering and spoke extensively on the importance of festivals to communities and the nation at large. He noted that festivals provide an opportunity for people to preserve and promote their cultural heritage, traditions and values.
He further emphasized that festivals help to bring people together, particularly indigenes living outside their traditional communities, and provide an opportunity for families and friends to reunite. According to him, festivals also serve as an avenue for the younger generation to learn about their history, customs and traditions from their elders. He therefore encouraged all stakeholders to support the successful organization of the 133rd Ngmayem Festival.
The Chairman of the Festival Committee also addressed the gathering and outlined the programme of activities for this year’s festival. He explained that the committee had put measures in place to ensure that the various activities would be organised effectively and would provide opportunities for members of the community and visitors to participate.
He called on individuals, businesses, organisations and other stakeholders to support the festival and participate actively in the scheduled activities. He further encouraged everyone to work together with the committee to ensure a successful and memorable celebration.
The Municipal Chief Executive expressed his appreciation to the Chief of the land for his leadership and support towards the organisation of the festival. He also commended the Festival Committee for its efforts and commitment to putting together the programme for the 2026 celebration. He encouraged the people to support the festival and maintain peace and unity throughout the celebration.
He further expressed the Assembly’s readiness to collaborate with the traditional authorities, festival committee and other stakeholders to promote activities that contribute to the development of the municipality.
The official launch marked the beginning of the celebrations and provided an opportunity for stakeholders to renew their commitment towards preserving the cultural heritage of the people while using the festival as a platform for community development, unity and tourism promotion.
The launch of the 2026 Ngmayem Festival was successfully held. The event highlighted the cultural, social and economic importance of festivals and provided a platform for stakeholders to rally support for the successful organisation of this year’s celebration.