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THE AFRICA CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA (AfCFTA).

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The Trade and Exhibition show was organized by the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), now Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and MasterCard Foundation Young Africa Works Project in partnership with the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI). Prior to the arrival of the dignitaries, a cultural troupe from the Centre for National Culture (CNC) gave out a magnificent cultural display. The program commenced with an opening prayer by Rev. Dr. Michael Owusu Tagoe to usher the activities into the hands of the Almighty God.
Mr. Amoasi, the MC for the program introduced all the dignitaries present. Among them is the Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Seth Acheampong who was the Special Guest of Honor for the occasion. The MCE for New Juabeng South welcomed all the participants and thanked them for making time out their busy schedule to attend the show. The Chairperson for the program, Nene Sakite (Konor of Manya Krobo) was introduced by Mrs. Josephine Darkoa.
PURPOSE /OBJECTIVE
The objectives for the show was to create a platform for artisans within Eastern Region to showcase their products to the world in order to widen their market space.
METHOD OF PROGRAM DELIVERY
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
The Representative on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer for Ghana Enterprises Agency delivered a speech by encouraging the participants to continuously build their capacity in their various field of operation and also urged them all to use this opportunity to network among themselves for future business transaction. He again entreated the participants to disseminate the goals and objectives of Ghana Enterprises Agency to other MSMEs who are not clients of GEA.
Hon. Michael Okyere Baafi, the Member of Parliament for New Juabeng South spoke about the government commitment and readiness to support MSMEs across the country. Nene Sackitey- Konor of Manya Krobo cut the tape for the inspections of stands to begin.
The dignitaries tour the various stands to ascertain their mode of production, challenges and the way forward to help their businesses grow. Some of the products exhibited at the show includes, Beads, Smocks, Local Sandals, Local drinks {Pito, Sobolo} ceramics, earthenware, bowls, kente, etc.
The Chairperson for the occasion, Nene Sackitey, (the Konor of Manya Krobo) was thankful to the organizers of the program, he also admonished Ghanaians to develop taste for locally manufactured products.
The program came to an end and a vote of thanks was given by Mrs. Mary A. Dankyi and a closing prayer was said by the Chief Imam of Koforidua.

DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL DESKS

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The MCE for Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly Hon. Simon Kweku Tetteh on Thursday 8th April 2021, presented 180 pieces of dual mono-desk to the Municipal Education Directorate to be distributed to six (6) Primary schools within the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality.
The purpose of the Dual Mono-Desk presented to the Basic Schools was to provide a conducive, comfortable and functional classroom environment for the pupils.
Hon. Simon Kweku Tetteh said the Dual Mono-desks was donated by Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development through Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly. He said with the consignment, Ghana Education Service (GES) have decided to distribute the desk to primary schools facing challenges of insufficient furniture so as to enhance smooth teaching and learning.
He also expressed his profound gratitude to Government and the Ministry of Local Government for their continually support in procuring desk for schools.
Hon. Simon Kweku Tetteh used the opportunity to appeal to the teachers and pupils from the various schools to ensure the desks are kept well so it becomes possible for future generations to use it. He also advised them to continue to adhere to all the covid-19 protocols in their various schools in order to help curb the spread of the pandemic.
Speaking at the brief ceremony, the Municipal Educational Director thanked the government for the swift intervention by providing furniture to the schools and assured the MCE and the entire government machinery present at the ceremony to take good care of the furniture .He appealed to all stakeholders to come to the aid of the Municipality since some Schools still have challenges with infrastructure and logistics.
The listed schools who received the 30 pieces of the Dual Mono-desk each are; Piengua Yokwenor M/A primary school received by Head Teacher Nancy A. Asilevi, Matse Israel M/A primary school received by Head Teacher Kwapong Ernest, Bueyonye M/A primary school received by Head Teacher Narteh Peter, Agomanya Methodist Primary received by P.T.A Secretary, Odumase Akro Primary School received by Head Teacher Comfort N. Nuertey and Adjikpo Yogunya R/C primary received by teacher Napoleon Adzi Yaw

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VETERINARY QUARANTINE

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VETERINARY SERVICES is involved in surveillance of scheduled diseases, clinical treatment of animals and general treatment of animal diseases. It has two offices in the Municipality (Nuaso, Akuse) in the lower Manya Municipality.

WATER AND SANITATION

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The MCE of LMKMA completed WC facility of Adjikpo Yokunya. He said Water and Sanitation is one of the major priorities of my Administration. With regards to the sanitation aspect, we have worked to improve both liquid and solid waste management in the Municipality.16 seater WC washroom facility has been completed and handed over to the Adjikpo Yokunya community.

S0CIAL WELFARE

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A programme was held at the Assembly where items Were continuously procured equipment and tools ranging from Sewing Machines (both Manual and Electronic), Hairdryers, refrigerators, Assorted Provisions, Plastic Chairs, Ice Chest, containers, etc were presented to the PWDS for them to engage in business and economic ventures in order to fend for themselves. I am happy to announce that about 159 people living with disability have been supported

FARMER’S DAY

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The Department of Agriculture in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality has commemorate the 36th National Farmers Day at Buenyonye M/A Primary School Park on Friday 6th November 2020.The theme for the celebration is “Agribusiness Development under COVID-19

Opportunities and Challenges”. The celebration which is usually held on every
first Friday in December has been rescheduled to November 6th due to
the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on 7th
December 2020

PLANTING FOR FOOD AND JOBS

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The Assembly has through the Department of Agriculture received inputs, chemicals and fertilizers for distribution to interested farmers in the Municipality at subsidized prices in fulfillment of the promise of His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. In recent times, the inputs have been giving to Retail Shops for resale to farmers at subsidized prices. Some of the accredited Retail Shops in the Municipality include Abians and ultimate in Akuse, prayer is the key and farm growers in Agormanya, connoben farms in Kpong etc. in all about 2500 farmers have benefited from the programme and have been supplied with quantities of the inputs at subsidized cost