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LOWER MANYA KROBO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY INTERIM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (IMC) MEETING-21ST NOVEMBER 2023.

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On November 21, 2023, the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly convened an Interim Management Committee meeting at the Assembly Hall, with Hon Emmanuel Siakwa presiding as the chair. The committee, comprised of eight members, acknowledged and accepted the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 31, 2023.

The meeting addressed several critical issues, with a primary focus on budget composite and revenue planning. The Municipal Chief Director (MCD) proposed concentrating efforts on major properties such as schools, hotels, and banks to achieve targeted revenue. Additionally, IMC members suggested prioritizing Business Operating Permits (BOPs) and vehicle taxes to augment revenue.

Discussions also centered around revising the Annual Action Plan, with plans for implementation starting by January 1, 2024. Concerns were raised about the dusty condition of roads, particularly from Nuaso to Kpong. The IMC members recommended engaging the Ghana Fire Service to provide water for road watering to minimize dust.

Addressing the issue of lockable stores, plans for the 188 lockable stores were set to be operational by January 1, 2024. The IMC urged the Assembly to expedite work completion at the market.

During the meeting, the Chairman encouraged effective discussions on two key considerations:
1. Consideration of the 2024 Annual Action Plan
2. Consideration of the 2024 Composite Budget

In conclusion, the Lower Manya Municipal Assembly’s Interim Management Committee meeting on November 21, 2023, delineated key strategies for revenue enhancement and approved the Revised Annual Action Plan and the revised Composite Budget. The committee anticipates positive developments for the municipality.

MCE Commissioned 10 seater Water closet toilet for residents of Kpongunor-Akwenor

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The MCE for Lower Manya Krobo Hon. Simon Kweku Tetteh in the wee hours of of today Friday 20th October,2023 together with party leadership of the NPP and some technocrats at the Municipal assembly,joined hands with the good people of Kpongunor-Akwenor to commission a 10 seater water closet toilet.

It is to be noted that,the previous toilet facility was in a very deplorable state and was near collapse before the MCE assumed office in 2017. It was upon this development and upon consultation with Environmental Health Officers that the MCE instructed for it to be pull down so a befitting one be built for the community.

The MCE who drew loud applause from the residents upon recounting this development thanked the residents for keep faith with him considering the inconvenience residents suffered when the old facility was pulled down.

He took the opportunity to list a several others which were in terrible states prior to his coming to office and how they’ve been fixed. He charged the residents to take good care of the facility.

The residents in return did thanked him for attending to one of their needs.

Ghana Secondary City Support Program (GCSSP) UDG 3 Construction work commencement meeting.

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General Construction and Development Enterprise Limited has began works on some critical roads within the Lower Manya krobo Municipal Assembly.

At a maiden meeting with stakeholders held at the conference hall of the Municipal Assembly, the consultant for the indispensable projects, Bans Consultant Limited named the critical projects yet to be undertaken as:
Lot 1- Atua Junction Adjikpo;
Lot 2- SAS George Banks Junction To Kojoman;
Lot 3 Storm Drain (40meters )- Box covert

The consultant called for collaboration between the stakeholders to execute the project timely inorder to bring relief to the commuters on the road
The scope of work also includes drainage works and road and paving works
The consultant also revealed that funds are available to compensate individuals whose property maybe be destroyed in course of the construction
He further assured the stakeholders of the willingness of the constructor to employ inhabitants ( male and female) of the jurisdiction to work on the project as this act consistues the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility.

The Municipal Chief Executive For Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly Hon Simon Tetteh assured the consultant and contractor of his Outfit’s commitment in collaborating with them to ensure a speedy and peaceful construction of works
He further mentioned that works will soon commence on critical roads in the municipality.

This indispensable project is being contracted by the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization And Rutal Development under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Program (GCSSP) and it’s being financed by the World Bank.

The project is scheduled to be completed within a period of nine (9) months.

LOWER MANYA KROBO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY HANDED OVER FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY (550) DESKS TO THE MUNICIPAL EDUCATION DIRECTORATE.

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The Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly headed by the Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Simon Kweku Tetteh on 27th September, 2023 handed over Five Hundred and Fifty (550) dua desks to the Municipal Education Director Mr. Samuel Kwesi Tettey for onward delivery to Twenty (20) basic schools within the Municipality.
Hon. Tetteh in his briefed speech said the government of Ghana has procured the desks to the Assembly to be given to the schools to fill the furniture gaps in the basic schools.
The Municipal Chief Executive stated that the culture of maintenance has been our challenge as Ghanaians. He pleaded with the beneficiary schools to take good care of the desks for it to last long.
Mr. Samuel Kwesi Tettey Municipal Education Director on behalf of the beneficiary schools and on his own behalf thanked the MCE and the President for the kind gesture. He said his outfit received Five Hundred (500) desks from the government through the Assembly and were distributed to some basic schools last year. He admonished the beneficiary schools to take good care of them.
By: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo

Medical Screening for PWD

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On Thursday, August 24th, 2023, the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development at the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly organized a free medical screening for Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs), the elderly, and widows within the Municipality.
The beneficiaries also have their expired NHIS cards renewed, as some were newly registered on the NHIS service.
Grace Ama Baiden, head of the Social Welfare and Community Development department, in a statement, reaffirmed their maximum commitment to continue doing their possible best to bring relief to the people they serve. She used the opportunity to express their heartiest appreciation to Hon. Simon Kweku Tetteh, MCE for the Municipality, for greatly supporting this initiative.

TWENTY-TWO (22) SEATER WATER CLOSET (WC) TOILET COMMISSION AT TAKPOM

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Residents of Takpom, Ogome, and its environs in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality were overwhelmed with joy yesterday 8th August, 2023 as the Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Simon Kweku Tetteh commissioned Twenty- Two (22) seater WC toilet at Takpom.
People within these communities suffered from toilet facilities for about Three (3) years since the old toilet facility was demolished for reconstruction.
In a welcome address by Hon. Philip Tetteh Basta Assembly member for the area thanked the gathering for responding to the invitation to witness the event. He also thanked the contractor for the completion of the project. Hon. Philip Batsa advised the residents to take good care of the facility for it to keep long.
The Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Simon Kweku Tetteh in his speech also thanked the contractor for making the project see the light of day. He thanked the community members as well for holding their peace since the project was not completed as scheduled.
The MCE took the opportunity to divulge some achievements such as the completion of the business resources center, the ongoing construction of the NHIS office at Nuaso, Three (3) CHPS Compounds at different locations in the middle belt of the Municipality, 1.2km road constructed at Kpanyas amongst others since he assumed office.
He declared to the gathering that, he is contesting the NPP constituency parliamentary election, and should he emerge the winner, the constituent should reward him for the good work he has done by voting for him to become a Member of Parliament for the Constituency in the 2024 general election.
Present at the event, were the Party Executive, Community members Kings and Queen mothers
By Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo

INTERIM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (IMC) MEETING

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The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly after being successfully inaugurated, held its first meeting on 18th July, 2023 at the Conference Hall of the Assembly.
Hon. Simom Kweku Tetteh the Municipal Chief Executive in his introductory remarks thanked the gathering for making time to be part of the meeting. He said the meeting is considered to be one of the Assembly meetings and hence asked the participant to pay attention to the proceedings.
Hon. Philip Tetteh Batsa who chaired the meeting in the absence of the chairman Hon. Emmanuel Siakwa Nuertey also reiterated that the participant should pay attention and contribute to the discussion since it boarded on the development of the Municipality. He proceeded and asked the heads of the department present to brief the house on the mid-year activities they had carried out for the year 2023.
Presenting on health, Dr. Avorka, the Municipal health director said, his outfit has organized Five (5) vaccination campaigns for covid-19. He said out of Four Thousand Three Hundred and Seventeen (4,317) people tested for HIV, Three Hundred and one (301) people tested positive. Mr. Avorka said Four Thousand Four Hundred and Fourteen (4,414) people were screened for Tuberculosis (TB) and they were able to detect Seventy-Nine (79) active cases. Eighteen (18) people were also found contracted Yaws at Tsledorm a village in the Middle belt of the Municipality
Accounting for the finance of the Assembly, the Municipal finance officer Mr. Ernest Agroh briefed the participant on both the revenue and the expenditure of the Assembly.
He said most of the Assembly revenue projections were not met. He advised that every one of the Assembly should help in mobilizing revenue for the Assembly.
The Municipal director of education Mr. Samuel Kwesi Tettey in his presentation mention a number of activities they had carry out in the mid-year. Mr. Tettey said they distributed laptops for KG Teachers to facilitated teaching and learning, observed my first day at school, campaign on operation go back to school for girls who were pregnant and as a result could not continue with their education just to mention a few.
Bringing the program to an end, the chairman in his closing remarks advised all the heads of department to work hard to meet their target set for the year so that correctively the Assembly will achieve its goal.
Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo

RESEARCH & EXTENSION LINKAGE COMMITTEE (RELC)

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On July 19th, 2023, the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly, led by its Agric Department, successfully concluded its Research & Extension Linkage Committee (RELC) Session at Kpong Methodist Church. During the session, stakeholders such as farmers, input dealers, aggregator processors, transporters, extension officers, and research officers came together to discuss the agriculture value chain. The topics covered included constraints, challenges, potential solutions, and the way forward in the agricultural sector.

Its impact on the community is significant and multifaceted:

1. Knowledge Transfer: The RELC facilitates the exchange of knowledge and information between researchers, extension officers, and farmers. It ensures that research findings, best practices, and innovative technologies are effectively communicated to the community, enabling farmers to adopt improved agricultural techniques and technologies.

2. Improved Farming Practices: Through the RELC, extension officers can better understand the specific needs and challenges faced by farmers in the community. This understanding allows them to tailor their extension services and provide personalized advice and support, leading to the adoption of more effective and sustainable farming practices.

3. Capacity Building: The RELC organizes training programs, workshops, and demonstrations to build the capacity of farmers and other stakeholders in the community. These capacity-building initiatives enhance farmers’ skills, knowledge, and capabilities, empowering them to make informed decisions and improve their agricultural productivity.

4. Enhanced Collaboration: By bringing together various stakeholders, including farmers, input dealers, processors, and research officers, the RELC fosters collaboration and partnership among these actors. This collaboration can lead to more effective problem-solving, resource sharing, and joint initiatives that benefit the entire community.

5. Addressing Challenges: The RELC provides a platform for stakeholders to identify and discuss the constraints and challenges faced by the community in the agriculture value chain. By collectively addressing these challenges, the committee can develop targeted solutions and interventions that contribute to the overall growth and development of the community’s agricultural sector.

6. Sustainable Development: Through the RELC’s efforts, the community can adopt sustainable farming practices and technologies that promote environmental conservation and minimize negative impacts on natural resources. This contributes to the long-term sustainability of agriculture and ensures the well-being of future generations.

Overall, the Research & Extension Linkage Committee (RELC) serves as a bridge between the research community and the grassroots level, promoting knowledge dissemination, capacity building, collaboration, and sustainable development in the agricultural sector. Its activities and initiatives positively impact the livelihoods of farmers and the overall prosperity of the community.

YOUSTART GHANA JOBS AND SKILLS PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

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Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly started the Youstart Ghana Jobs and Skills Project Implementation which was held at Dangme Tongu Presbytery Conference Hall at Odumase. The implementation dates were from 8th-30th June,2023 and they have two sections for the program; basic and intermediate. They had five (5) days for Basic and ten (10) days for intermediate. The Total number of participants were seventy (70) made up of two (2) male and sixty-eight (68) females who took part in the Basic Implementation. Whereas twenty (20) participants were selected out of the seventy (70) for the intermediate Implementation. Therefore, out of twenty (20), two (2) were male, and eighteen (18) for females.
BACKGROUND
Unemployment and underemployment remain the two global development challenges, with the World Bank estimating that about 200 million youth are unemployed worldwide requiring a total of 600 million jobs over the next 15 years to maintain global employment rates. In the year 2016, it was projected in Ghana that due to the country’s growing youth population, 300,000 new jobs would have to be created each year to absorb the increasing number of unemployed young people. The table below gives an overview of the unemployment situation in Ghana.
Youth Unemployment Situation in Ghana
Overall unemployment rate in Ghana 8.4%
Youth Unemployment rate 19.7%
Ghanaian Youth Population (18yrs-35yrs) 11.7m (38.2%)
Ghanaian Youth Classified as Underemployed 50%
Graduates from only Tertiary Institution per year >109k
SHS Graduates per year 446,321
To address this challenge, the World Bank is providing financing and technical support to the Government of Ghana (GoG) for the implementation of the Ghana Jobs and Skills Projects. This project is considered as one of the main forms of support for the government’s top-priority agenda of upgrading skills among the country’s population, creating more and better quality jobs, and improving job outcomes for the youth.

INTRODUCTION
The Youstart Ghana Jobs and Skills Project is one of the flagship programs of the Government of Ghana being implemented across the country by the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), with funding from the World Bank. The Project supports the Government’s prioritized skills development and job creation agenda with the objective of providing Entrepreneurship Training and Competitive Business Start-up Grants to individuals for jobs. The Project is geared to train 50,000+ youth and to provide
Target beneficiaries comprises of 50% women, Persons with Disability (PWD), unemployed youth and existing MSMEs owned by school drop outs between the ages of 18 to 40 years.
The Project comes in three (3) levels; thus the Basic, the Intermediate and the Advanced Level. At every level, you will be assessed as to ensure that you are actually starting your business, growing your business and sustaining your business.
Currently the project is at the Intermediate Level.
OBJECTIVE
The focus of this project is to provide the Youth of Ghana access to training and the tools that will help them to build, grow and sustain their businesses

MCE giving his opening remarks and addressing the participants

Opening ceremony of the 1st Cohort participants in Basic Level at the forecourt of Dangme Tongu Presbytery Conference Hall.

KROBO GIRLS GET NEW HOME ECONOMICS BLOCK FROM GNPC

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In the early hours of Thursday, May 25th, a delegation from GNPC led by Board Chairman, Mr. Freddie Blay, officially handed over the newly completed 7-unit home economics block to the Krobo Girls Presbyterian SHS community.
The facility, which was fully funded by the GNPC Foundation, will now accommodate the school’s home economics department.
Mrs. Bernice Noel Mensah-Akutteh, the headmistress of Krobo Girls Presbyterian SHS, expressed her heartfelt appreciation to the entire GNPC fraternity for providing this modern edifice, which will go a long way to improving teaching and learning in the school.
Hon. Simon Kweku Tetteh, MCE for Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, commended GNPC for the tremendous infrastructure support given to his municipality over the past few years he has been in office.
He used the opportunity to appeal to the Board Chairman of GNPC, Mr. Freddie Blay, to use his high office to help secure a bus for Krobo Girls Presbyterian SHS since running this great school with over 2800 students without a school bus has been a great challenge to the management and himself as the MCE for the area.
Mr. Samuel Kwesi Tettey, Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Education Director, expressed his profound gratitude to GNPC and the GNPC Foundation in his speech, as he assured them that, as the manager of all the schools in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, he will make sure this all-important project is properly maintained to serve its purpose.
He concluded by appealing to the GNPC Foundation to support the education sector in the municipality since there are some infrastructure gaps in the area and they will need their support.