Inauguration of District Spatial Planning Committees

Five districts namely Okreh, Lower Manya, Yilo Krobo, Upper Manya and Asuogyaman District Spatial Planning Committees and its Technical Sub Committees were successfully inaugurated on 7th November, 2025 at the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly’s Conference Hall by the Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey.
The Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjie in her address emphasized the importance of the committees’ work, highlighting the need for guidance on land use, housing, and other development issues.
Hon. Rita Akosua Awatey also stressed the need for collaboration between the Regional Coordinating Council and the districts to achieve smarter cities in the region. She outlined some underlining principles to guide the work of the committees, including participatory planning, transparency, resilient planning, and aligning district spatial planning with regional spatial planning.
By: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo Municipal