Sekondi: Mr Stephen Azorba Awuni, the Dormaa West District Chief Executive (DCE) in the Bono Region, has assured the judicious utilization of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) for development purposes. He emphasized that the Assembly is committed to using the DACF prudently to ensure impactful development across various economic sectors.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Awuni highlighted that the Assembly received GHC9,021,729.54 from the DACF in 2025, marking a significant increase over previous allocations. He described this increment as a major fiscal expansion aimed at supporting local governance and accelerating development. "The increase demonstrates the government's commitment to strengthening decentralized governance and improving service delivery at the district level," Mr. Awuni stated during the 'Accounting to the People' series held in Nkrankwanta, which aimed to promote transparency and participatory governance.
Mr. Awuni also noted that the Assembly is collaborating with the District Health Directorate to enhance access to healthcare and sanitation services, assuring the completion of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound project at Dormaa Agogo. Additionally, he mentioned that the Assembly has prioritized education infrastructure, with the construction of classroom blocks at Appiakrom, Addokrom, and Nnobem to improve teaching and learning conditions.
A sod-cutting ceremony was held for the construction of an 80-unit district housing project, which aims to address accommodation challenges, particularly for public sector workers and essential service providers. Furthermore, the Nkrankwanta-Dormaa-Ahenkro road project has been awarded on contract, with construction work progressing. The road project, expected to be completed within 18 months, aims to enhance transportation, business growth, and economic development.
Mr. Awuni detailed that 20,000 coconut seedlings have been distributed to farmers across the district, and through the Business Advisory Centre (BAC), 84 goats were distributed to 42 livestock farmers. Additionally, about 10,000 chicks have been supplied to farmers under the Nkoko Nketenkete programme.
Youth empowerment initiatives are also underway, with employable skills training, entrepreneurship support, and government-led employment programmes being implemented to promote economic independence for the youth. A total of 204 youth have been trained and enrolled under various modules through the Youth Employment Agency (YEA). Mr. Awuni also emphasized the Assembly's collaboration with security agencies to sustain peace and security in the area.
Despite challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, constraints in revenue mobilization, and limited logistics for effective supervision, Mr. Awuni assured that the Assembly remains dedicated to addressing these issues through strategic interventions and stakeholder collaboration. Mr. Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, commended the district for implementing these laudable initiatives to enhance the socio-economic livelihoods of the people.