Sekyere-East Assembly Achieves Notable Progress in Infrastructure Development

Accra: Mr Ibrahim Adams, District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Sekyere-East District Assembly, has announced that the Assembly has achieved considerable progress in its infrastructure development agenda despite facing challenges with stalled and abandoned projects. Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), he emphasized the Assembly's dedication to completing delayed projects to benefit the intended communities. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Adams highlighted that reviving some abandoned projects required additional monitoring, resource reallocation, and close engagement with contractors and community stakeholders. A notable example is the school project at Kwankwanua, which has been roofed and is expected to be commissioned within two weeks after painting works are completed. This completion aims to reduce overcrowding and improve learning conditions for pupils in the area. The DCE also mentioned the completion of a three-unit classroom block at Afigya Presby Junior High School, whic h is now ready for commissioning. In terms of healthcare delivery, Mr Adams reported steady progress on two Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds under construction at Asokore Zongo and Afigya Zongo. He expressed optimism that these facilities would soon be completed and commissioned, enhancing access to primary healthcare services at the community level. Mr Adams pointed out that the CHPS compounds would alleviate the need for residents to travel long distances for basic healthcare services. On the topic of revenue mobilisation, he acknowledged the challenges in revenue collection but noted that revenue collectors continuously educate and encourage residents to fulfil their tax obligations to support community development. The Assembly has set a revenue target of GHC1.4 million for the year, having realized 25 per cent of the target by the end of the first quarter. This performance reflects progress in the Assembly's revenue mobilisation efforts and improved accountability measures. Mr Adams personally visited some communities to raise awareness about the importance of paying rates and levies, explaining that these funds are crucial for community projects and public service delivery. Regarding security, he described the district as relatively peaceful, with only a few chieftaincy-related disputes in some communities. The Assembly is closely monitoring the situation and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain peace and cooperation among the various factions. Mr Adams stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence for the district's development, as it encourages contractors to work effectively and enables residents to go about their daily activities without fear. He appealed to residents to set aside their differences and support the development agenda of the district, stating, "Without unity and cohesion, there is no way the community can develop."