La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has held its inaugural management meeting following the Christmas break to strategize for the 2023 fiscal year.
The meeting, which took place at the Conference Hall of the LaDMA, brought together key officials and all 13 departmental heads to set priorities for the upcoming months.
The MCE, in a welcome address, wished all present a Happy New Year and described 2023 as a year of Projects.
He expressed gratitude for the successful collaboration and achievements of the previous year, acknowledging the challenges faced and the resilience demonstrated by the assembly in overcoming them.
he emphasized the need for a renewed commitment to the city’s development goals, adding that the main challenge that needed to be addressed was the issue of revenue generation.
“Today we are here to strategize for the year and together we can do more. I foresee that our main challenge is the amount we generate, we have a lot of projects but if the revenue is not coming we need to be on the mobilizers to do more, ” he said.
Several critical issues were addressed during the meeting, including the status and comprehensive review of ongoing infrastructure projects, an update on the 2022 GARID Project implementation and preparation for the 2023 GARID assessment, preparation for the 2023 Performance Contract Assessment as well as the DPAT VIII 2023, 2023 Budget review and 2024 Budget estimates, as well as a discussion on community engagement strategies.
Other topics discussed during the meeting were matters arising from the previous meetings such as the clear demarcation of the LaDMA’s boundaries and the need to educate the public about them, using social media to promote Assembly activities.
The Assembly’s financial standing and adherence to budgetary constraints were meticulously examined to ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency.
In line with the Assembly’s commitment to effective governance and public service delivery, discussions also centered around implementing innovative solutions to address urban challenges and enhance the quality of life for residents in the metropolitan area.
The meeting concluded with a unanimous commitment from all to priorities the welfare of residents, efficient service delivery, and the realization of the LaDMA’s development agenda. In an interview after the meeting, the Coordinating Director for the LaDMA, Mr. Daniel Nkrumah, expressed optimism about the positive impact the meeting would have on the overall growth and well-being of the city