Abdul-Majeed Dokurgu, the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has reiterated the Assembly’s commitment to pursuing sustainable growth and development project that w
The report indicates that abdul-Majeed Dokurgu, the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has reiterated the Assembly’s commitment to pursuing sustainable growth and development project that will improve upon the lives and livelihoods of the people.
It further notes that he stated as an Assembly, they remained resolute in their determination to eliminate poverty and deprivation from every community across the municipality through sustainable policies and programmes.
He stated this when he gave his sessional address at the Second Ordinary Meeting of the First Session of the Assembly, at Effia.
The meeting provided a platform for Assembly members to consider and deliberate on the revised 2026 Annual Action Plan, revised 2026 Composite Budget and other matters of importance to the development of the municipality.
Mr Dokurgu indicated that despite the numerous challenges, the Assembly had made significant progress in improving access to quality healthcare, enhancing road network, and supporting increasing number of farmers with agricultural inputs among other key development areas.
He stated that the Assembly had put in place initiatives that continued to serve as a strong foundation for the growth and transformation of the agricultural sector and other key development interventions.
The MCE presenting an update on some of the key programmes, projects and activities undertaken by the Assembly during the period under review, stated they had promoted urban agriculture for food security and job creation through innovative technologies in the municipality.
Mr Dokurgu stated about 192 farmers, comprising 131 males and 61 females, had received education on improved agricultural practices, including modern farming techniques, pest and disease management, and other climate-smart agricultural practices aimed at increasing productivity and ensuring sustainable agricultural development.
On security, he stated the municipality remained generally peaceful, noting that security agencies had responded promptly and effectively to all security-related incidents helping to maintain law and order.
He gave the assurance that Assembly remained committed to collaborating with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a safe, secure, and an enabling environment for the socio-economic development within the area.
On finance, Mr Dokurgu stated the Assembly generated a total of GHC16,168,413.52 budgeted revenue representing 11.6 per cent of an expected GH₵139,285,306.28 for 2026.
For Internally Generated Funds (IGF), he stated the Assembly collected an amount of GH₵2,614,454.73, representing 36.12 per cent of the projected GH₵7,190,170.68.
On expenditure he, stated that the Assembly’s budgeted a total of GHC139,285,306.28), while the actual expenditure for the period under review amounted to GH₵28,830,569.03.
Touching on Social Welfare And Community Development, the MCE stated during the period under review, a total of 46 Persons with Disabilities, comprising 24 males and 22 females received grants and items from the Assembly worth an amount of GH₵244,600.00.
