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La Dade-kotopon Municipal Assembly Provides Comprehensive Training for Assembly Drivers to Promote Professionalism and Road Safety

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The La Dade-kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) had a fleet of vehicles that were used for various administrative purposes. The vehicles were driven by assembly drivers who were responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicles. The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Solomon Niikoi, recognized the importance of ensuring that the drivers were well trained and equipped to handle the vehicles effectively.

Hon. Niikoi organized a training program for the assembly drivers to provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate the vehicles safely and efficiently. The program covered a wide range of topics, including defensive driving techniques, vehicle maintenance, and road safety regulations.

The training was led by a team of experts who provided practical demonstrations and hands-on experience for the drivers. The team emphasized the importance of defensive driving techniques, such as anticipating potential hazards on the road, maintaining a safe following distance, and being alert and focused while driving.

The drivers were also trained on vehicle maintenance and repair, including basic mechanical skills such as checking oil levels, changing tires, and identifying potential problems with the vehicles. The team emphasized the importance of regular maintenance to ensure that the vehicles remained in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns on the road.

The training program also covered road safety regulations and the importance of adhering to traffic rules and regulations. The drivers were educated on the consequences of reckless driving and the importance of obeying traffic signs and signals.

The training program was a success, and the drivers expressed their appreciation for the initiative. They acknowledged that the training had equipped them with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate the vehicles safely and efficiently. They also noted that the training had improved their confidence and professionalism on the job.

The MCE reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the assembly drivers were well-trained and equipped to handle the vehicles effectively. He encouraged the drivers to apply the skills and knowledge they had acquired during the training to their work and to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and safety on the road.

The training program for the assembly drivers was a demonstration of LaDMA’s commitment to promoting professionalism and safety in all aspects of its operations. It was a step towards ensuring that the assembly vehicles were operated safely and efficiently, and towards promoting road safety in the municipality.

A STORY ON RADIO ANNOUCEMENTS & EDUCATION BY THE INFORMATION OFFICER DISCUSSING ISSUES OF REVENUE

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In La Dade-kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), revenue is an essential component of the municipality’s development agenda. To ensure sustainable development, the assembly must generate adequate revenue to fund its programs and projects. However, revenue collection can be challenging, especially when the people are not aware of their obligations and the benefits of paying taxes.

To bridge this gap, the LaDMA appointed an information officer, Mr. John Doku, to spearhead revenue education and awareness initiatives. Mr. Doku has been instrumental in designing and implementing programs aimed at educating the public on revenue issues and encouraging compliance.

One of the most effective tools that Mr. Doku has employed is radio announcements. Radio is a popular medium of communication in the municipality, and Mr. Doku has leveraged it to reach a broader audience. He has partnered with local radio stations to host programs that educate the public on revenue issues, including the benefits of paying taxes, the consequences of defaulting, and the processes involved in paying taxes.

Through these programs, Mr. Doku has been able to demystify revenue collection and address misconceptions that people may have about taxes. He has emphasized the importance of revenue collection in funding public services and promoting development in the municipality. Mr. Doku has also created platforms for the public to engage with revenue officials, ask questions, and seek clarifications on revenue-related issues.

The information officer has also been active in engaging with stakeholders such as traders, artisans, and other small-scale business owners. He has held workshops and training sessions aimed at sensitizing these groups on revenue collection and compliance. By reaching out to these groups, Mr. Doku has been able to create awareness on the importance of revenue collection among a crucial segment of the population.

Overall, Mr. John Doku’s efforts in revenue education and awareness have yielded positive results. The public is now more aware of their obligations and the benefits of paying taxes. Compliance rates have improved, and revenue collection has increased, providing a much-needed boost to the municipality’s development agenda.

In conclusion, the LaDMA’s revenue education and awareness initiatives, led by Mr. John Doku, demonstrate the power of education and awareness in promoting compliance and sustainable development. Through radio announcements and engagements with stakeholders, the education officer has been able to reach a broad audience and create awareness on revenue-related issues. His efforts have contributed significantly to the municipality’s revenue collection and development efforts.

LaDMA SETS FIVE KEY PRECEDENCE FOR 2022

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The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) held its Third Quarter Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday September 29, 2021 at the Prisons Interdenominational Church, Cantonments, on the theme, Participatory Planning and Budgeting: The Role of Stakeholders.

Addressing the participants, the Municipal Chief Executive for LaDMA Mr Solomon Nikoi Kotey said the meeting was to ensure continuity with free flow of information, assessment in terms of education, security, sanitation, youth employment, and revenue mobilization to ensure accountability. He said the assembly will continue to ensure that the relevant partners meet and discuss issues needed immediate attention to promote participatory governance directed by the essential values in a bid to position the assembly to better respond to citizen needs and initiatives to withstand their trust and firm belief” he said.

The MCE urged residents and people operating their business in the municipality to work towards a common goal for the development of the municipality.

The MP for La Dade-Kotopon Constituency Ms Rita Odoley Sowah appealed to the residents to pay their bills on time to help the assembly to provide them improved service. The MP said that she was lobbying for the construction of La general hospital on time and the dredging of the Kpeshie Lagoon.

Hon. Rita Odoley Sowah called on parents to invest into their children to become responsible and future leaders.

The main objective of the town hall meeting is to examine its impact on the people in the Municipality. In order to achieve this broad mission, the town hall seeks to identify the level of citizen understanding on programs and activities in the Municipal Assembly: 

   To ensure that the assembly major policies and programmes for the year 2021 and 2022 is extensively understood by the citizenry in the municipality through such gatherings. Strengthen effective and healthy working relationship with key stakeholders to ensure prudent implementation of government policies and programmes at both the central and district level.

MR SOLOMON NIKOI KOTEY GRATEFUL TO ASSEMBLY MEMBERS

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Mr Solomon Nikoi Kotey was unanimous endorsed by the assembly members of La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly on Tuesday 28th September 2021 at the forecourt of the assembly. All the 15 assembly members voted “YES”.

Mr Solomon Kotey thanked the President for his re-nomination as MCE to serve the people of La. He expressed his indebtedness for the Regional Minister’s support and inspiration and the assembly members who by law are mandated to confirm the president’s nominee which they overwhelmingly done.

Mr Solomon stated that his overwhelmingly endorsement is clearly an indication of instruction to deliver. He said he would engage all relevant stakeholders who will help push the development of the municipality forward.The MCE confirmed said he is looking forward to rededicate his commitment to render quality service to the people of La and embrace the future with enough positivity and thoughtful effort to add value to everything he will do.

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon Henry Quartey called on the leaders of other political parties in the constituency to collaborate with the MCE to change the face of La.

The minister urged the MCE endorsed to do more for the people of the municipality. He also appealed to the MCE to work together with the Member of the Parliament for the development of La and human resource.

RTI ACT SENSITIZATION PROGRAM HELD AT LaDMA

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As part of efforts to equip some key staff members of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly to have first-hand knowledge on the Right to Information Act (Act 989) and the process involved to have access to information. Some resource officials from the RTI Division of the Ministry of Information had a sensitization program to educate staff on the implementation of the RTI Act (Act 989) on Wednesday, 26th May 2021.

Some key areas the officials touched on include;

  • know your Right to Access Information from a public institution
  • Know Who to Contact within an Organization for information
  • Know the Time Limits to source for information
  • Know What  to do if You Do Not Have Access to relevant information you want
  • The importance of RTI
  • Structure of the RTI
  • The role of public institution in the implementation of RTI

The Right to Information Act is an Act to provide for the implementation of the constitutional right to information held by a public institution, subject to the exemptions that are necessary and consistent with the protection of the public interest in a democratic society, to foster a culture of transparency and accountability in Public affairs and provide for related matters.

The act was proposed by a private entity in 1999 till 2019 when it was assessed and became effective in 2020.

LaDMA Holds Town Hall Meeting

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Hon. Solomon Nikoi Kotey

As part of its social responsibilities, The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly, (LaDMA) on Wednesday March 31, 2021 held its first town hall meeting for the year at the La Presbyterian Church of Ghana (Epiphany Congregation, Kaajaano). The meeting was to take stock of the activities and projects undertaken by the assembly for the year 2020.

The focus of the assembly is to improve the general sanitation, educational facilities for quality education, and the general security in the municipality, create jobs for the people especially for the youth and women, improve revenue mobilization and customer service standards as well as promote participatory preparation of medium- term development plan for 2022 to 2025.

General public

In his address, the MCE for LaDMA Hon. Solomon Nikoi Kotey said funds were available for the execution of major projects and activities that were undertaken by the assembly during the period. He told members of the assembly and stakeholders that, only four out of 100 projects were not accomplished due to the COVID-19 pandemic and revenue mobilization issues.

The projects includes the one tree per child, my first day at school, science technology mathematics innovation and engineering and other education and sensitization programmes, but said the projects would be rolled out for the year.

 

Municipal Planning Officer

According to the MCE, indiscriminate disposal of waste, non-payment of property rates, business operating permits, allocation of building permits and building at unauthorized areas were major challenges militating against the programs and activities of the assembly and called on stakeholders to honour their responsibilities to move the assembly forward.

POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2021

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On Friday 19th March, the Vice President of the republic of Ghana, his Excellency, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia launched a publicity and preparation campaign dubbed “100 Days Countdown to the 2021 Population and Housing Census” in Accra to prepare the citizenry for this most important national programme of gathering data on the population and housing situation in Ghana.

The Legal Authority for conducting this Population and Housing Census is the Statistical Service Act 2019 (Act 1003). This Law empowers The Legal Authority for conducting this Population and Housing Census is the Statistical Service Act 2019 (Act 1003). This Law empowers the Government Statistician to conduct statistical surveys and any census in Ghana. Government Statistician to conduct statistical surveys and any census in Ghana.

Among other innovations, the 2021 Population and Housing Census, which begins on the night of Sunday 27th June, will be the first fully digital census, with the use of tablets for data capture instead of traditional paper questionnaires. According to officials of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), going green will save the country from the printing of over seven million household questionnaires.

The PHC of 2021 will also see the implementation, for the first time, data linkage technology that is intended to harmonize and improve statistics in the West Africa subregion.

ASSEMBLY MEMBERS URGED PRESIDENT TO RE-APPOINT SOLOMON NIKOI KOTEY

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General Assembly

The assembly members for the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly LaDMA called on the president to re-appoint Hon. Solomon Nikoi Kotey as the MCE for the municipality. The endorsement of the MCE by the assembly members was because of his performance and contributions he made to the development of the municipality.

The assembly members made the appeal on Wednesday March 17, 2021 at the 4th Ordinary General Meeting of the La Dade- Kotopon Municipal Assembly. The Meeting came off at the assembly hall and presided by Hon. Emmanuel Nyarko Baah, the presiding member and assembly member for Kaajaano electoral area.