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EASTERN REGIONAL COMMODITY SATELLITE MARKET FAIR

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A. INTRODUCTION
• The Regional/District Agricultural Departments under the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (ERCC) and the District Assemblies is mandated to deliver effective extension services and link Farmers and Processors to markets.
• The Maiden Eastern Regional Commodity Satellite Market Fair is being organized by the Regional Agricultural Department of the ERCC.
• Date & Venue of the Fair: 27th & 28th October, 2021 at the
Appenteng Hall (Wesley Cathedral), adjacent to MELCOM
• Theme of the Fair: “Developing the Eastern Commodity
Satellite Markets: The Role of Agro-input Dealers and
Processors”

“GOOD INPUTS GOOD PRODUCE GOOD PRODUCTS”

B. OBJECTIVES/ PURPOSE OF THE FAIR
• Enhancing the Supply of Good Quality Agro-Inputs
• Enhancing the Supply of Good Quality Agricultural Produce for Processors and Consumers
• Linking Small Scale Farmers and Processors to Markets
C. MAIN MESSAGE
I. PROBLEM:
• Over the years several interventions and Programmes (PFJ, PERD and MAG) have led to the improvement in yields and production of some major crops in the Region.
• Consequently, issues of marketing of produce have become the main constraint of farmers.
II. WHEN IT WAS PROPOSED
• The Eastern Region in 2019 proposed the development of commodity satellite market as a direct response to the problem of weak market linkages.
III. PROPOSED SOLUTION (Development of Commodity Satellite
Markets)
• District Agric. Departments identify and select at least one commodity of which they have a comparative and competitive advantage.
• District Agric. Departments play a lead role in organizing FBOs (Farmers, Small scale processors, etc.) to produce, process, brand and package the selected commodities for both domestic and international markets.
• Collaborate with Regulatory bodies (GSA/FDA) for certification of these products.
• District Agric. Departments facilitate the linking of these selected brands to markets and further facilitate the contractual signing of Memorandum of Understanding with prospective aggregators and buyers.

IV. CURRENT STATUS
• District Outcome (Selected Commodities and products developed, Volumes of Sales, No. of farmers/FBOs linked to market, etc.)
• Regional Outcome (Mention all commodities developed by
Districts in the Region-
➢ Branded and Packaged Rice
➢ High Quality and Unadulterated Honey
➢ Enriched Gari
➢ Quality Unadulterated Palm Oil
➢ Neatly Packaged Tiger Nut
➢ Well Packaged Nutritious Mushroom
➢ Nicely Packaged Taro
➢ Nicely Packaged Onion
➢ Pineapple and Mango Products
D. STRUCTURE OF THE FAIR
➢ Exhibition of Quality Agro Inputs ( Seed, Fertilizer, Pesticides, weedicides etc)
➢ Exhibition of Nicely Packaged and branded products
E. FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITY AFTER THE FAIR
➢ Aggressive Campaign on the use of Agro-Inputs (Fertilizer, Pesticides,
Seeds, Machinery) by the Eastern Regional Conference of District Directors of Agriculture (CODDA)
➢ Campaign Period: Last Quarter 2021 & First(1st) Quarter 2022

SOME NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS AVAILABLE IN THE MUNICIPALITY

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Nutritional Intervention is defined as purposefully planned actions intended to positively change a nutrition-related behavior, environmental condition, or aspect of health status for an individual, target group or the community at large.
There are quite a number of nutrition problems in Lower Manya and Ghana as a whole which includes; Vitamin deficiency, Poor Infant and Young Child Nutrition and maternal nutritional anaemia.
To positively change some behaviors to improve on the nutritional status of the populace, some interventions have been put in place to help tackle some of the nutrition problems.
Below are some Nutrition Specific Interventions in the Municipality.
1. GIRLS’ IRON FOLATE TABLET SUPPLEMENTATION (GIFTS).
This is an intervention aimed at laying the nutrition foundation for childbearing. Providing Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplements during adolescence and continuing into adulthood which improves iron status and reduces the risk of developing iron deficiency and anaemia.
It is programmed to provide weekly IFA supplements to adolescents 10-19 years through
schools and health facilities.

2. COMMUNITY-INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD NUTRITION (C-IYCF)
This is an intervention aimed at providing appropriate counselling sections for mothers and caregivers to allow them the opportunity to make informed choices in the feeding of their wards to prevent malnutrition and also for optimal growth. In this, health workers are also equipped with skills appropriate to inform caregivers through action-oriented sections and support groups.

3. MICRONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATION
Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts. However, their impact on a body’s health is critical and deficiency in any of them can cause severe and even life-threatening conditions. In Ghana, Vitamin A, Iron and Iodine are of major concern and continues to undermine health and development across all age groups hence Vitamin A and Micronutrient powder (MNP) supplementation and also the promotion of the consumption of “THE 4 STAR DIET”.
Vitamin A capsules are given to children 6-59 months every 6 months. While 6-11 months children are given 100,000iu of Vitamin A, 12-59 months are given 200,000iu when they go for child welfare clinic.
The micronutrient powder is however given to children 6-24 months. They are in small sachets of 1g with a box containing 30 sachets with each sachets containing 15 essential vitamins and minerals. Every child is required to take a sachet per day; the contents are mixed with small portions of solid or semi-solid food just before serving.

Whereas all these services can be assessed at the various Health Centres, CHPS and Hospitals, the Iron Folate supplements are also being assessed in the public schools; Upper primary through to Senior High and Vocational schools where the target group 10-19 can be found.
4. Growth Monitoring and Promotion
5. Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM)
6. Nutrition Counseling and Education

Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly holds General Assembly Meeting

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The Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly on Thursday 8th July, 2021 held its First Ordinary Meeting of the 3rd Session of the 7th Assembly at the Municipal Assembly Hall. The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Simon Kweku Tetteh in his address to the house highlighted on some developments in the assembly in areas such as, General Administration, security, finance, health, education, agriculture etc. Touching on the Internal Generated fund Hon. Simon Kweku Tetteh indicated that the Assembly collected GH¢417,413.26 out of the total budget estimated of GH¢ 1,825,700.00 representing 22.86%. He added that work on the construction of the Agormanya market stores, 1.2km Canan-Kpanyas roads, Business Resource Center on the office premises and many other projects going on steadily. He also hinted of some new projects that are about to commence in the Municipality.
He further urged Hon. Assembly members to fully support the on-going 2021 Population and Housing Census in the municipality and the country as a whole. In addition to that the Municipal Chief Executive appealed to all to observe the COVID-19 protocols as stipulated by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana in order to curb the spread of the deadly virus in the municipality and the country as a whole.
Hon. Assembly members discussed the address of the municipal chief executive and also the report from the executive committee of the Assembly. They also had the opportunity to discuss issues or concerns of their electoral areas and the municipality as a whole.
The Member Presiding, Hon. Wilfred Ayerh Kofi Zhando in his address also encouraged Hon. Assembly members to give of their best in the face of the challenge that bedeviled the Assembly. He urged all to continue to educate and sensitize the general public on the need to pay taxes and revenues to the Assembly in order for the Assembly to embark on more development projects for the municipality.
He again urged all Hon. Assembly members to continue to educate the general public on the functions of the Assembly in delivering better service for the good people of the municipality.

2021 DISTRICT RELC PLANNING

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Lower Manya Krobo had a successful RELC Planning Session on Friday 25th June, 2021 at Kpong after Series of Zonal/operational events.

Title of Intervention = MAG Women Agriprenourship.
The Number Of Layer birds supplied is 40 each to 5 women farmers at Oborpah in Lower Manya Krobo.
Success Story:
Before Intervention
* Low income levels
* unsustainable livelihood
* Poor nutrition
* High level of disease & mortality of local birds reared due to inadequate production techniques etc

After Intervention:
* Eggs collected every day & sold as a source of income
* Family eats some eggs to improve nutrition
* Better education & health for family
* Business & record keeping skills of Beneficiaries improved as they keep Comprehensive records on birds
* Financial independence of family not to always depend on others.

George, Eng. Asiedu & David from the Regional office who facilitated the event on that day.

CUTTING-SOD OF BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTRE AND CANAN-KPANYAS STREET

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SOD-CUTTING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTRE AND BUTIMINOUS SURFACING OF CANNAN-KANYAS ROAD IN LOWER MANYA KROBO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY

The Eastern Regional Minister Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong on Friday 14th May, 2021 joined the Municipal Chief Executive for the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality Hon. Simon Kweku Tetteh and other stakeholders to break grounds for the construction of an ultra-modern business advisory center at the premises of the Municipal Assembly and bituminous surfacing of Cannan-kpanyas roads.

In a brief speech by the Municipal Chief Executive, He thanked the Government for the numerous developmental projects that the entire Krobo land has benefited from and appeal to the Government to do more.

He also expressed his sincere appreciation to other stakeholders present at the program for their immense contribution towards the development of the Assembly. He was grateful to the Hon. Minister for leaving his busy schedules at the regional level to be part of the sod-cutting ceremony. Hon. Tetteh said the project is funded by the World Bank through the Local Government and Rural Development Ministry. He ended by appealing to the general public to offer the needed support to the contractor and his workers in order to see the successful completion of the project within the stipulated time.

Addressing dignitaries and other people present at the program the Eastern regional Minister Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong thanked the chiefs and people of Lower Manya Krobo for their support to the Akuffo Addo led administration and assure them of their fair share of the National cake. He said it is the firm belief of the Government that it partnership with the World Bank for ensuring that the awesome development of Ghana is exercise expeditiously. He also extended his profound gratitude to the Traditional Authority and the entire Krobo enclave for their patience all this while. He assured the chiefs of more projects since his core mandate as Minister in charge of the Eastern Region is to see to it that it develops.

The project manager for Soman Trust Consultancy said the first division of the project is a construction of an Ultra-modern Business Resource Center which comprises of three hundred (300) seated capacity Auditorium, fifteen (15) Unit Offices, Eleven (11) Unit Guest-rooms, kitchen and a cafeteria.

He said the actual cost of the project will is Thirty-two Million Ghana cedis (Ghc 32,000,000). He concluded by saying the 1.2 km Cannan- kpayas roads which would be constructed by Mamangia Company Limited would cost Two(2) Million, Five Hundred and Seven Thousand and Thirty-five cedis, Thirty-five pesewas and is expected to be completed within nine (9) months.

Speaking on behalf of the konor of Manya Klo Nene Adjesu III congratulated Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong on his new job as the Minister responsible for the Eastern region and assured him of their maximum support and co-operation. He also expressed his appreciation to Government and appeal to him to use his office to ensure all ongoing project are completed soon.

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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