Keta: Mr Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, the Keta Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) in the Volta Region, has cut sod for some development projects in five communities. The event marked a significant step towards transforming lives and uplifting education and healthcare standards in the Keta Municipality, bringing hope to the people.
According to Ghana News Agency, the communities benefiting from the projects are Abutiakorpe, Anlo Afiadenyigba, Tengekope, Atiavi-Atime, and Seva. Each community will receive a much-needed project, including an Early Childhood Development Centre, classroom blocks, and fully equipped CHPS Compounds with staff accommodation.
Mr Gakpey, during the sod-cutting ceremony, expressed gratitude to the people for their support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 general elections and emphasized his commitment to the development of Keta Municipality. He stated, "The projects are expected to be completed within six months to ease the suffering of residents and enhance access to quality education and healthcare in the beneficiary communities and beyond."
He also assured the communities of more transformational projects to come and pledged the government's commitment to people-centered development. The goal is to expand essential social infrastructure across the region and contribute to the progress of the country. Mr Gakpey explained that the sod-cutting ceremony demonstrated good governance delivery, with the people of Keta Municipality reaping the benefits of their support for the NDC.
Mr Wisdom Seade, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Keta, who also witnessed the ceremony, urged community members to take ownership of the projects and cooperate with the workers for successful completion and maintenance. He emphasized that the ceremony was a celebration of the potential of the communities, and the commitment by the government promises to have a lasting impact on the lives of the residents.
Mr Emmanuel Kona, the Keta Municipal Health Director, commended the MP, MCE, and the entire President John Mahama-led NDC administration for prioritizing the welfare of the citizenry. He highlighted that the projects are expected to significantly boost service delivery and improve healthcare access and education standards across Keta Municipality.
Mr Anthony Kofi Agboba, a resident of Atiavi-Atime, expressed joy over the initiative and thanked the MP for the gesture that would help transform the communities. He remarked, "Indeed the message is clear, the votes of the good people of Keta municipality are yielding tangible development, and this sod-cutting serves as a testimony that good governance delivers results."
The sod-cutting ceremony was highly attended by chiefs, assembly members, stakeholders, among others, amidst cultural performances by various drumming groups.