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LMKMA ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS ON MEDIUM TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN (MTDP)

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Management of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly on the 28th of January, 2025 held meeting with all stakeholders of the Assembly at the Assembly Conference Hall to discuss the Medium Term Development Plan that will shape the development goals of the Assembly. The meeting also provided the opportunity for the heads of departments to share their achievements and challenges for the previous year and their target for the next year.
The Municipal Development Planning Officer (Benjamin A. Asaah) in his presentation stated the essence of their plan which is to promote consistency in development across the Municipality and the country at large. He also highlighted on the plan aligning with both domestic and international development plans such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He further mentioned that the timeline for this plans are influenced by the annual budget calendars and the only way the Assembly is able to raise revenue to support the development plan is through the District Assembly Performance Tool and the Secondary City Support Program which is not enough. Again, he added that the Assembly after seeking additional support which is very competitive has been assigned a target to achieve before being provided with the fund. The target is to achieve proper waste management in the Municipality and he believes that street naming will be essential in resolving the issue of waste management as it will make it easy to identify a particular street that is posing a challenge and have the Sanitation Officers deployed to the scene to take the necessary action. Educating the school children not to litter the environment will also help solve the problem.
The Municipal Head of Departments and Agencies reported significant progress in several areas in 2024, alongside ongoing challenges. For instance crime decreased by 72%, with plans for further reduction in 2025.The Education Service achieved 91% of its targets, citing successful initiatives but inadequate funds and Office space limitations has been a challenge. According to the Director of National Disaster Management Organization in the Municipality, focus has been shifted to disaster prevention and thereby reducing disaster cases in the Municipality. The Physical Planning Department worked tediously to ensure that the Municipality is planned in a way that lives are not in danger, but struggles with undocumented land ownership and unauthorized land development by land owners. The Health Directorate was able to conduct various training programs and campaigns but faces challenges such staff shortages, funding issues, just to mention a few. The Department of Agriculture was able to provide some incentives such as fertilizers, mango seedlings, and weedicides to the farmers but faces obstacles like high input costs and climate change. Social Welfare and Community Development Department outlined its core functions such as Justice and Administration, Child and Family Welfare, and Community development. . Finally, Environmental Health and Sanitation Department reported on its ability to conduct inspections and education efforts. However, they are faced with challenges of staff shortages and lack of transportation.
While time constraints prevented all departments from presenting, the meeting successfully briefed attendees on the MTDP and fostered a collaborative spirit. Participants expressed interest in working together to achieve the Assembly’s development goals. The departmental updates highlighted both successes and significant challenges, particularly concerning funding, staffing, and infrastructure. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for the successful implementation of the MTDP and the overall development of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality.

PHYSICAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT REVISED OPERATIONAL AND PROCEDURE MANUAL TRAINING.

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The Office of the Heads of the Local Government Service (OHLGS) organized two days training on ‘REVISED OPERATIONAL AND PROCEDURE MANUAL’ for the Physical Planning Department of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly on the 21st and 22nd January, 2025 at the main conference hall of the Assembly. This Operational and Procedure Manual is developed …

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LEAP REASSESSMENT TRAINING

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The Department of Social Welfare and Community Development in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality organized a two-day program on Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty Reassessment training on the 13th and 14th of January, 2025 at the mini and main conference hall in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly.
The main objective of the training was to improve participants’ understanding of the reassessment objectives and methodologies, train participants in the effective use of digital tools for data collection and also to identify the target group.
Madam Theresah Nartey from the Social Welfare and Community Development Department emphasized that Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP) program is a flagship initiative by the Government of Ghana and supported by the World Bank, UNICEF and other organizations to provide social cash transfers to vulnerable households. According to her, the reassessment program ensures that beneficiary data is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with eligibility criteria. She also identified some key considerations being; perception of politicization and partnership, integrity and reputation issues, financial and human resources requirements, negative media reportage among others as challenges in the reassessment program.
Mr. Prosper from the Statistical Service Department in the Municipality also highlighted some challenges they went through during the mop-up stage. These include; technical issues, language barriers, bad roads network, and network challenges when sending the data to the appropriate authorities. He further explained on the processes used in collecting the data.
The Municipal Coordinating Director of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly, Mr Selom Tibu encouraged the participants to keep up on their good work and continue to exhibit that leadership skills.
The training successfully equipped participants with the knowledge and skills needed for the Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP) reassessment process. The participants’ enthusiasm and the quality of facilitation contributed to achieving the training objectives. The department extended gratitude to all participants for their contributions.
In attendance were the Municipal Coordinating Director of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly, The Committee members, and the Focal persons.
By: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo.

Staff durbar 2024

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On the 23rd December, 2024 Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly held a staff durbar at the Municipal Assembly Hall at 10:00 am. The total number of workers attended was over One hundred and sixty (160) staff.
Rev. Stephen Amanor gave an opening prayer before the start of the durbar.
The Municipal Co-ordinating Director welcomed all staff to the maiden staff durbar for 2024 and mentioned the agenda for discussion;
1. Discussion on Pension related issues
2. Discussion on attitude towards work
3. Discussion on the Performance contract

The Municipal Chief Executive again welcomed staff to the durbar and thanked them for coming. The Hon. M.C.E. commented briefly on the performance of the assembly in the most recent DPAT exercise in which Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly performed commendably and acknowledged that this success could not be chalked without the contribution of staff and added that, he was tremendously grateful and encouraged everyone to carry on with the good work.
Officials from the Civil and Local Government Staff Association Ghana (CLOGSAG) gave a speech and explained the Pension schemes. Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and differentiated the differences between the Tiers. CLOGSAG official also gave information about how to be part of their plan and how to change Tiers and the benefit.
Staff had the opportunity to ask both the Hon. Municipal Chief Executive and Coordinating Director questions. The questions were rightfully answered.
The Hon. Municipal Chief Executive once again thanked all staff of the municipal Assembly for successfully passing the performance contract earlier in the year. He told the staff that the same hardworking performance would be needed again next year for the Assembly to pass the test.
He mentioned that all staff should be punctual and hardworking at all times. He also spoke about the reporting time to work and that the staff should be at work at exactly 8 am. This should be a new attitude they should adapt to if they weren’t punctual this year.

The Municipal Coordinating Director and the Municipal Chief Executive thanked staff for their attention and participation. They entreated all to continue to deliver for the development of Lower Manya and Ghana as a whole. They also thanked and encouraged staff for the hard work they have done in 2024. A closing prayer was given by Mr. Alhassan Yahaya the Deputy Coordinating Director.

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) hosted a parliamentary discussion for parliamentary hopefuls in Odumase-Krobo, Lower Manya Constituency

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The debate, which was organized in collaboration with the Inter-Party Dialogue Committee (IPDC), allowed the two major political party candidates, Mr. Simon Kweku Tetteh of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the incumbent, Mr. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to outline their development plans for the constituency.  Though the incumbent MP …

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ONE HUNDRED AND EIDHTY-EIGHT (188) LOCKABLE STORES COMMISSIONED AT LOWER MANYA KROBO

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The long awaited commission of One Hundred Eighty-Eight (188) lockable stores at Agormanya market had finally seen the light of the day on 25th November, 2024. The event which took place at the market brought about Thousands of residence to witness it. The stores were strategically located at the market to enable the Assembly gets value for money.
Honorable Simon Kweku Tetteh, the Municipal Chief Executive for Lower Manya Krobo in his speech expressed gratitude to all those involved in the construction of this remarkable structure. He emphasized that the project was financed by the Ghana Secondary City Support Program, a World Bank initiative which is aimed at enhancing developmental projects for some selected Municipality in the Country. He indicated that the duration for the program was Five years starting from 2019 to 2024. The Hon. MCE said, the program benefited the Municipality with so many infrastructure projects such as Road Construction, Business Resource Center, and Construction of Stores among others. He stated that in addition to this initiative, the Municipality again benefited with about Eighty (80) projects under the leadership of the Akufo Addo – Bawumia government. He urged the constituents to show their appreciation by voting for him and Dr. Bawumia to become Member of Parliament and President respectively. Furthermore, he reassured the audience that all necessary measures have been implemented to ensure the longevity of this magnificent edifice.
The Minister for Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development, Honorable Martin Adjei-Mensa Korsah (MP) for Techiman South in his address emphasized that, the purpose of this project is to take care of Rural-Urban migration by providing to the people jobs and facilities they are looking for in the urban areas, hence this magnificent edifice. He presided over the official inauguration of the stores and handed it over to the Assembly. He was accompanied by Honorable Simon Kweku Tetteh (MCE) and some Chiefs and Queen mothers of the Traditional Area.
BY: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo.

LOWER MANYA CELEBRATED THE 40TH MUNICIPAL FARMERS DAY

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The Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly commemorated the 40th Municipal Farmers Day celebration on 8th November 2024 at the forecourt of the Municipal Assembly. The event was held under the theme: ‘Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security’.
Fourteen farmers were honored for their exceptional dedication, with Mr. Fio Teye from Wawase, a farming community within the Municipality, adjudged as the Municipal Best Farmer of the Year. Mr. Fio Teye expressed his appreciation to both the Department of Agriculture and the management of the Assembly for acknowledging his relentless efforts and investments in the agricultural sector. He was awarded a certificate, a motorbike, and various farming input. He encouraged fellow farmers to persevere and remain steadfast in their agricultural pursuits.
The Municipal Director of Agriculture Mr. Godswill Glante in his remarks, lauded the awardees for their hard work and urged them to strive for increased agricultural productivity to meet the growing demands for food.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Honorable Simon Kweku Tetteh, commended the awardees for their unwavering commitment and diligence throughout the years. He highlighted the government’s emphasis on agriculture by introducing the DISTRICT ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (DRIP) to improve the quality of road networks for easy transportation of agricultural produce to the market centers.
The Honorable MCE also mentioned some of the achievements made during his tenure, including the construction of a market for fish farmers at Kpong. He advised the gathering to abstain from violence before, during, and after the upcoming December 7th General elections.
A representative from the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) provided insights on the upcoming December 7th General elections and emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and avoiding any form of violence during the electoral process.
The event was graced by the Chairman for the occasion, Honorable Philip Tetteh Batsa, the Municipal Chief Executive, representatives of Member of Parliament, Traditional Leaders, the Clergy, Heads and staff of various Departments, the Media, and other distinguished guests.

By: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo.

Lower Manya Krobo NCCE interfaith sensitization encourages dialogue, tolerance

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The Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organised an interfaith sensitisation for churches and mosques to promote peaceful elections, civic rights and responsibilities.
The event, which had the theme “Together We Can Get Involved,” addressed important topics such as hate speech, money in politics, disinformation/misinformation, and promoting religious and ethnic tolerance.
It was intended to equip citizens with the tools they need to actively contribute to preserving peace and stability during the general elections scheduled for December 7.
The commission visited several churches and mosques during its peace campaign, including Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Aklomuase, Christ Reminders Church in Abanse, Agormanya Zongo Masjid (Mosque), EP Church in Kpong, Royal House Chapel International in Kpong, New Testament Baptist Church in Kpongunor, and Kpong Masjid (Mosque).
Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. David Livingstone Ansah, the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Director of NCCE, said that the engagement was to deepen awareness of the need to prioritise peace throughout this year’s elections.

“Since it’s always hot during election seasons, it’s crucial to spread peace campaign so that people would understand how vital peace is to the advancement of the country,” he stated.
He advised Muslim youth at the Kpong mosque to refrain from defacing posters of political party opponents.
“We must politically tolerate religious diversity and refrain from disseminating false information on social media because doing so can spark riots, violence, and disturbances that could result in the deaths of innocent people,” he added.
He noted that that accepting money from politicians in exchange for votes was equivalent to selling their four years of existence in parliament, saying this is because,
“you can’t approach them for local developmental projects because he has already paid you.”
Mallam Mohammed Ibrahim, the Kpong Imam, cautioned the Muslim community not to allow themselves to be used for electoral violence.
He urged them to go home after voting and return in the evening to witness the counting process once the polls closed on election day.
“Islam is peace, and as peace-loving people, all we do is peace. Thus, we don’t want to see any bloodshed during or after elections,” he said.
Elder David Kemesour of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Aklomuase advocated for increased community engagement and voter education to avoid spoiled ballots during elections.
“Because some people took money from all the aspirants, they are likely to thumbprint on all the candidates from whom they took money and end up spoiling the ballot,” highlighting the importance of educating voters to vote responsibly.

The head pastor of Kpong Royal House Chapel International, Mr. Joseph Asiwame, urged the NCCE to spread their peace message to the ghettos where street gangs congregate.
He stressed that it was crucially important for those people to be educated on the importance of prioritizing peace and understanding the negative consequences of poster defacing such as leading mayhem.

EASTERN REGIONAL COORDINATING DIRECTOR VISITED LOWER MANYA KROBO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY

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The newly appointed Eastern Regional Coordinating Director (RCD) Mr. Yaw Adu Asamoah, paid an official working visit to the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly on 21st October, 2024 at the Assembly’s conference hall.
The purpose of the visit was to familiarize himself with the operations of the Assembly, meet staff, assess their performances and address their challenges.
The Regional Coordinating Director expressed his gratitude for the warm reception he had received. He indicated that there is the need for staff to be punctual at work and adhered to working hours. Mr. Yaw Adu Asamoah suggested that, training sessions on professionalism and regular performance appraisals should be conducted for staff to ensure that workers met the expected standards of conduct and productivity.
He also highlighted the need to align the Assembly’s efforts with National Development Goals to ensure that every department within the Assembly contributes toward achieving sustainable growth in the Municipality. He reaffirmed a commitment to promoting transparency and accountability and call for collaboration and unity.
Bringing the discussion to an end, the (RCD) called for open forums to allow staff to share their concerns. Many of the staff raised issues regarding delays in promotions and professional development opportunities. A recommendation was made to introduce stricter measures for monitoring staff attendance and time management and also disciplinary procedures should be consistently applied in cases of misconduct or negligence.
Both Regional Coordinating Director and Regional Human Resource Manager responses were well-received and the staff expressed optimism about the steps being taken to address their issues.
The visit laid a strong foundation for collaboration between the new Coordinating Director and the Municipal Assembly as they work toward achieving their shared goals of development and service improvement.
In conclusion, the Director expressed optimism for the future, stating that the Assembly is on the right path but must strive for continuous improvement. He also pledged full support to the Assembly’s leadership and staff and looked forward to working closely with everyone to achieve the Municipality’s development agenda.
By: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo

AKRO SENIOR HIGH AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.

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The 90th anniversary celebration durbar of Akro Senior High and Technical School in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality was held on 5th October, 2024 at the school assembly hall. The event marked a significant milestone in the school’s history and was attended by a wide array of participants, including Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, alumni, students, staff, parents, and local community members. The theme for the celebration was “90 years of imparting knowledge and skills, the indispensable role of the stakeholders for a brighter future”.
The Head master of the school, Mr. Charles Ossom Baah in his address, reflected on the history of the school, its growth, challenges, and its impact on both the local community and the alumni network. Over the past 90 years, Akro Senior High and Technical School has built a legacy of excellence in academics, sports, and community engagement. The school has consistently produced top results in national exams, with many students pursuing further studies at prestigious universities worldwide. Their achievements have been recognized through numerous awards for academic excellence, leadership and innovations.
Notable alumni have gone on to become leaders in fields such as business, medicine and the arts, further exemplifying the success and impact of the education they received at Akro Senior High and Technical School.
Despite the success of the 90th anniversary celebration, the school faces several ongoing challenges that affect both its current operations and future development. These challenges are not uncommon in educational institutions, and addressing them is essential to ensure sustained progress. These challenges include; bad road network, uncompleted school buildings, unavailability of cars for errands, uncompleted sick bay etc.
While the school has much to celebrate after 90 years, these challenges need to be addressed to ensure continued success and growth. By tackling infrastructure issues, enhancing teacher and student support, and securing more financial resources, the school can create a more conducive learning environment and sustain its legacy for future generations.
The Special Guest speaker, Prof. Godfred Owusu also advised the students to manage time wisely, balance academics and extracurricular, stay open to change and build strong relationships with teachers, peers and mentors for support and opportunities.
In conclusion, the 90th anniversary celebration of Akro Senior High and Technical school was a resounding success. The event not only highlighted the school’s legacy of excellence but also fostered a sense of pride and unity among attendees. The celebration has set the tone for continued progress and the achievement of even greater milestones in the future.
In attendance were representatives from the Office of the President, Ministers of State and Members of Parliament, Konor of the Manya Krobo Traditional Area, Nene Sakite II, Municipal Chief Executive of Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly, Head Teachers from the various schools in the Municipality, Staff, Alumni, Parents, Students and other Stakeholders.

BY: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo