Hohoe (V/R), Jan. 28, GNA – Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, Volta Regional Minister, has described the Hohoe Municipal Assembly as a shining example in a decentralised system.
He said Hohoe had always been performing excellently since he assumed office as a Regional Minister in 2017.
Dr Letsa, addressing staff of the Assembly in Hohoe, as part of his tour of the 18 Assemblies, said the Assembly must carry communities along and gain their support, adding that strengthening sub-structures in the Assembly was the surest way to achieving such a feat.
Dr Letsa said the Assembly must ensure value for money in contracts it awarded.
He urged the Assembly to increase their Internally Generated Fund (IGF) to the extent where they might not need funds from the government to execute projects.
Dr Letsa expressed worry about the negative audit reports of the Assemblies in the Region and admonished them to ensure that the infractions did not recur.
He said the Regional Coordinating Council would support the Assembly in its performance and build the capacity of staff.
Mr Daniel Noble Awume, Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), noted the visit meant a lot for the Management and Staff of the Assembly.
He assured that his staff would perform.
Reverend Isaac Adja Tettey, Volta Regional Economic Planning Officer, described the Hohoe Municipal Assembly as an excellent Assembly.
He urged the Management and staff of the Assembly not to relent on their performance efforts.
Dr Letsa and his entourage toured the newly built rice factory under the 1D1F, a warehouse and Hohoe Market, both under construction.
Mr Awume said the factory was completed and awaiting the arrival of equipment to make the factory fully operational.
GNA