By Emmanuella Owusu Owusu, GNA
Ashaiman, March 03, GNA – Mr Freeman Tsekpo, the Ashaiman Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has assured residents of significant infrastructure development under the government’s “Big Push” initiative.
Speaking with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Tsekpo confirmed that the second phase of the “Big Push” project was underway, with major road networks within the municipality prioritised for upgrading.
He said the dual-carriage road linking Lashibi and Ashaiman, as well as the stretch from the Ashaiman traffic light to Zenu, would be asphalted to improve mobility and ease traffic congestion.
Mr Tsekpo added that construction of the under-bridge interchange at the Underbridge-Adjokojo enclave, which was referenced in the president’s State of the Nation Address, was expected to commence soon.
The MCE cautioned against encroachment on public lands, particularly along the Zenu stretch, warning that the assembly would not hesitate to demolish private structures that obstruct public infrastructure projects.
“We cannot compromise permanent infrastructure meant for the entire community for the sake of an individual,” he stated, emphasising that road and drainage construction remained non-negotiable priorities for the municipality’s development.
While road and bridge projects gather at pace, some education leaders have expressed concerns about security challenges affecting schools in the area.
Meanwhile, during some projects inspection by the MCE and other assembly officials, Mr Solomon Nyadye, Head Teacher of Ashaiman Number 4 Junior High School (JHS), noted that the school faced persistent security threats from miscreants.
He said although the assembly had fenced the school’s premises, intruders reportedly scaled the walls at night, posing risks to school property and safety.
“We have PTA support for daytime security, but the night remains our greatest challenge,” he said, appealing to the assembly to provide dedicated night security personnel.
The head teacher also highlighted the school’s limited Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure, noting that while a room had been designated for ICT lessons, it remained largely unequipped.
He appealed to the assembly and private sector partners to support the school with laboratory desks, chairs, and desktop computers to enable practical ICT instruction rather than purely theoretical lessons.
Despite the challenges, Mr Nyadye expressed appreciation to the MCE for ensuring a consistent water supply to the school’s water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities.
He said the improved water access, coupled with previous furniture donations from the assembly, had significantly eased operational pressures on staff and students.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo/George-Ramsey Benamba