By Muyid Deen Suleman
Ahwerewa (Ash), May 14, GNA – Mr Ibrahim Adams, District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Sekyere-East District Assembly, says the Assembly has made significant progress in its infrastructure development agenda despite challenges associated with stalled and abandoned projects.
Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), he said the Assembly had continued to work diligently to ensure that most delayed projects were completed to serve their intended communities.
According to him, reviving some abandoned projects required additional monitoring, resource reallocation, and close engagement with contractors and community stakeholders.
Mr Adams disclosed that a school project at Kwankwanua had been roofed and was expected to be commissioned within two weeks after painting works were completed.
He noted that the completion of the facility would help reduce overcrowding and improve learning conditions for pupils in the area.
The DCE further revealed that a three-unit classroom block at Afigya Presby Junior High School had also been completed and was ready for commissioning.
On healthcare delivery, Mr Adams said two Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds under construction at Asokore Zongo and Afigya Zongo were progressing steadily.
He expressed optimism that the facilities would soon be completed and commissioned to improve access to primary healthcare services at the community level.
According to him, the CHPS compounds would reduce the need for residents to travel long distances to access basic healthcare services.
Touching on revenue mobilisation, Mr Adams admitted that revenue collection remained challenging, but noted that revenue collectors continued to educate and encourage residents to fulfil their tax obligations for the development of their communities.
He said the Assembly had set a revenue target of GHC1.4 million for the year and had realised 25 per cent of the target as of the end of the first quarter.
According to him, the performance reflected progress in the Assembly’s revenue mobilisation efforts and improved accountability measures.
Mr Adams stated that he had personally visited some communities to sensitise residents on the importance of paying rates and levies, explaining that such funds were essential for community projects and public service delivery.
On security, he described the district as relatively peaceful, aside from a few chieftaincy-related disputes in some communities.
He said the Assembly was closely monitoring the situation and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain peace and cooperation among the various factions.
Mr Adams stressed that peaceful coexistence was critical to the development of the district, as it encouraged contractors to work effectively while enabling residents to go about their daily activities without fear.
He therefore appealed to residents to set aside their differences and support the development agenda of the district.
“Without unity and cohesion, there is no way the community can develop,” he stated.
GNA
Edited by Yussif Ibrahim/Audrey Dekalu
Reporter: Muyid Deen Suleman