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La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly Holds 2nd Quarter Management Meeting

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The La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly recently held its 2nd quarter management meeting, demonstrating its commitment to effective governance and community development.

The meeting, chaired by the Municipal Chief Executive, brought together department heads and key stakeholders to review the assembly’s performance in the first half of the year and strategize for the remaining quarters.

Key issues discussed included the progress of ongoing projects, financial performance, and the challenges faced by the assembly. The meeting also provided a platform for departments to share their successes and learnings, fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

The Municipal Chief Executive emphasized the assembly’s dedication to serving the people of La Dade Kotopon and urged all departments to work collaboratively to achieve the assembly’s objectives. The La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly remains committed to its vision of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous municipality. The 2nd quarter management meeting is a testament to this commitment, as the assembly continues to strive for excellence in governance and service delivery.

LaDMA: Six Young Entrepreneurs Received Support

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The Ghana Enterprises Agency, in partnership with the MasterCard Foundation, an international non-governmental organization, has provided support to six young entrepreneurs in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality with start-up kits, enabling them to pursue their dreams in their chosen vocations. Madam Mame Adofo, the district project coordinator of the Ghana Enterprises Agency, shared this information with the District Economic Development Committee during her update on the outcomes supervised by her.

According to her, the six individuals were among the 21 young people trained by the GEA in various artisanal programs under the project named ‘Young Africa Works’ in 2021. She mentioned that the trainees received certificates, tools, and equipment to establish their businesses. With this support, the recipients are expected to achieve financial independence. Madam Mame Adofo also confirmed that the remaining 15 beneficiaries would receive their support upon the completion of their training.

She highlighted that since its establishment in 2016, the foundation has supported 49 countries, shifting its focus to Africa in 2018 through its Young Africa Works strategy. She continued by stating that in 2020, the foundation approached the GEA with the Young Africa Works strategy for a ten-year period, extending to 2030, with three core strategies: business acceleration to fast-track the growth and productivity of small-scale enterprises, innovative, creative, and entrepreneurship (ICE), and apprenticeship to entrepreneurship (A2E).

The Hon. Municipal Chief Executive Inspects Ripped Off Public School Building In The Municipality

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On Monday,22nd May,2023, the Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Solomon Kotey Nikoi, together with officers of the Municipal Education Directorate, Municipal Work Engineer, Development Planning Officer, and NADMO Director as they toured some schools to ascertain the damage caused by the rainstorm on Saturday, May 20th, and Sunday, May 21st, 2023.

The Municipal Chief Executive and his entourage first inspected the St. Maurice Roman Building, where they observed that one of their classrooms had been completely ripped off, making it unsuitable for academic work. It was observed that the facial boards and the wood used in the roofing the building had been destroyed, posing danger to pupils and teachers.

The team thereafter continued to inspect Tenachie JHS, where the rainstorm had uprooted trees that accidentally fell on one of the classrooms, damaging the roof. The MCE tasked NADMO to cut down the fallen trees on the roof to avoid fatalities.

The team’s next point of call was at the Maale Dada School compound, where it was observed that the nails used in roofing the school building were weak due to the sea breeze and could not withstand the magnitude of the storm.

The Hon .MCE assured the Head Teachers of the affected schools that, the Assembly would be working very hard to have the problem fixed as soon as possible for pupils to return to school, especially the form three students who were preparing for their final examination.

The Hon. Municipal Chief Executibe Of La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly (Ladma)On The Construction Of Drains At Vredes-Mantiase

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On Thursday, May 18,2023, the Municipal Chief Executive for the La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly, Hon. Solomon Nikoi Kotey, engaged the residents of Mantiase community within Mantiase/Tse-Addo Electoral Area as part of his routine engagement with the good people of the Municipality. The purpose of the engagement was to interact with the residents on general issues and delved on sanitation and drainage issues affecting the community.

He informed the people that to improve the drainage system, the Assembly through the support from Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) would be constructing drains through Mantiase to prevent perennial flooding. He stated that the Government of Ghana led by H,E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo is much concerned about improving situations,saniiation and drainage system therefore, he and his team are working assiduously to guarantee  human safety, peace and security.

The residents among others observed that, the poorly designed drainage system which is susceptible or prone to clogging with debris has contributed greatly to the issues of flooding in the area and therefore the proposed construction works should consider the design of the drain to be able to contain the volumes of rain water that come from upstream and homes through to the sea.

In response, the Works Engineer, Physical planning Officer, Urban Road Engineer and other Senior members of the Assembly who were at the meeting took turn to address the audience.

The concerns and observations made by the residents were addressed. The Municipal Works Engineer indicated that, designs for the drains to be constructed had already taken into consideration their plight.

The Hon. MCE, technical officers and residents after the deliberations toured the stretch where the drains would be constructed to have firsthand information and to appreciate the enormity of the challenges the residents face any time it rains.

The residents expressed their gratitude with the development and thanked the MCE and the Assembly for the proposed project.

ACCRA, LaDMA MPCU HAPPY WITH PROGRESS OF WORK DONE AT KEY PROJECT SITE

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The Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly has visited a number of the assembly’s key project sites for the second quarter of 2023.

Sites visited included the Construction of a 3- storey 18- unit classroom block with landscaping at the La Wireless Cluster of Schools, a 2-storey 6-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities and landscaping at the La Salem Presbyterian Primary School. Others are a 400 meters 0.9 U-drain at the Airport Police Barracks, the rehabilitation and re-roofing of basic schools in South La and the staff canteen.  

The coordinating director of the assembly, Mr Daniel Nkrumah mentioned that for the last decade the assembly has exhibited a sterling record of accomplishment of accounting to the stakeholders by continually improving. The remains as one of the finest assemblies in the country with a significant growth of development that have guided all activities for the years.Mr Asi Amah of the Urban roads department stated that the 400 meters 0.9 U- drain coast about Gh₵ 695.000.00 with the funding sourced from DACF. He said the drain when completed would address the perennial flooding in the area. He added that the assembly took care of issues affecting the communities by providing them with their needs.

At the La Wireless Cluster of Schools and the La Salem Presbyterian Primary, Mr Richard Sowah estimated work done to be 85% and 95% representatively from Works department.

According to Mr Richard Sowah, the La Salem Presbyterian Primary School would soon be handed over by the contractor. He confirmed that the funding sourced for the project was from DACF and RFG.

The contractor, Ellbus Company Limited was on site at the time when the team visited the area and was happy to meet the monitoring team while on site. Members of the monitoring team were provided with the opportunity to question and discuss issues on the projects.  Responding to questions from the members of the MPCU, the supervising consultant of the school project, the Works engineer from the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly said he  was very much impressed with the quality of work done and said the result was due to constant supervisory given to the contractor and cordial relationship that exist between the two.

La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly Convenes 1st General Assembly april

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The La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly recently convened its 1st General Assembly, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to participatory governance and community development.

Presided over by Hon. Baah Nyarko, the assembly brought together elected assembly members, government appointees, and traditional authorities. The gathering served as a platform for open dialogue, decision-making, and collective action towards the development of the municipality.

The assembly discussed a wide range of issues, including the implementation of development projects, budget allocations, and strategies for improving public services. The meeting also provided an opportunity for the assembly members to interact directly with the constituents, understand their concerns, and incorporate their inputs into the assembly’s plans and policies.

The PM reiterated the assembly’s dedication to fostering an inclusive and prosperous municipality. He urged all members to work collaboratively and proactively to achieve the assembly’s vision.

The La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly remains steadfast in its commitment to good governance, transparency, and community participation. The successful convening of the 1st General Assembly is a testament to this commitment and a step forward in the assembly’s journey towards creating a vibrant and prosperous municipality.

La Municipal Assembly Chief Executive Tours Unauthorised Development Sites

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The Chief Executive of the La Municipal Assembly embarked on a tour to inspect unauthorised developments at La Boma and Kpeshie Lagoon. The visit, which took place yesterday, was part of the Assembly’s commitment to ensuring sustainable development within the municipality.

At La Boma, the Chief Executive expressed concern over the rapid and unregulated developments in the area. He reiterated the Assembly’s commitment to enforcing planning regulations and urged developers to seek the necessary permits before commencing any construction activities.

The tour continued to Kpeshie Lagoon, where the Chief Executive observed the encroachment on the lagoon’s buffer zones. He emphasized the importance of preserving our natural resources and warned against activities that could lead to environmental degradation.

The Chief Executive assured residents that the Assembly is taking steps to address these issues and promote responsible development. He called for the support of all stakeholders in achieving this goal.

The La Municipal Assembly remains committed to ensuring that all developments within its jurisdiction adhere to planning regulations for the benefit of all residents. It encourages the public to report any unauthorised developments to the Assembly.

WE’LL ALLEVIATE INCIDENCE OF FLOODING – MCE ASSURES STAKEHOLDERS

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WE’LL ALLEVIATE INCIDENCE OF FLOODING – MCE ASSURES STAKEHOLDERS

Mr Solomon Kotey Nikoi, the Municipal Chief Executive of La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has assured the people of La in the Greater Accra Region of the assembly’s commitment to alleviate incidence of flooding to protect lives and properties in the municipality.Mr Solomon Kotey Nikoi gave the assurance at this year’s Town Hall Meeting held at Sophia McKeon Auditorium-La on Wednesday April 26, 2023 under the theme: ‘ Accounting to the people: Responsibility in ensuring flood-free municipality’.

The MCE said, as a sign of goodwill for the people, the assembly has decided to include stakeholders in the strategy to ensure a flood-free municipality. Mr Solomon Kotey Nikoi mentioned that the urban areas face unprecedented problems of widening income inequality and increase vulnerability to disaster and climate change, which the municipality have experienced recurring flood Mr Solomon Kotey Nikoi revealed that, poor sanitation and drainage infrastructure, overcrowding, and tax regulatory compliance regarding sanitation drainage and waste management area the result of the flooding. He said in the wake of this, the GARID projects under the funding by the World Bank is to strengthen the national capitals resilience with the initial phase lasting five years from 2020 to 2025.

Responding, the MCE of LaDMA Mr Solomon Kotey described the assembly continuous performance as team work with fulfilment of the vision to bring governance closer to the doorsteps of the people to attract both local and foreign investors to invest into the municipality.

According to Mr Solomon Kotey, the MCE of LaDMA, the implementation of the religious revenue improvement action plan, the continuous updating of the existing data, the establishment of additional revenue points and the innovation of collector mechanisms to reduce cost of collection was hallmark of the assembly’s thrive story.

Mr Solomon Kotey Nikoi the Municipal Chief Executive of LaDMA mentioned that, the 2023 town hall meeting is aimed at providing the citizens with the platform for open dialogue to express concerns. He said in 2022, the assembly embarked on a number of initiatives and projects on government flagship initiatives, social intervention initiatives, and physical development across the municipality.

LaDMA DESILT DRAINS IN THE MUNICIPALITY

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LaDMA DESILT DRAINS IN THE MUNICIPALITY

The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly has embarked on massive dredging and desilting to improve flood risk and solid waste management in the targeted flood prone communities in the municipality.

According to the Municipal Roads director, the move is to support mitigation procedures to better manage flooding in the municipality. The ongoing dredging and desilting at Kordjor and Giffard road will be finished before the rains, said the roads director.

Madam Adwoa, the municipal director of roads stated that, for some time now, the municipality has been subjected to perennial flooding occasioned by poor sanitation, drainage, and waste management.

She mentioned that the dredging is been funded by the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) projects designed to build the resilience of the national capital with the initial phase covering a five years period from 2020 to 2025 in the flood prone vulnerable communities in Accra while the desilting is funded from the assembly’s IGF and DACF.

Seventeen selected MMDAs in the Greater Accra Region have received specific funds to improve drainage infrastructure under Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project, which LaDMA was one of the beneficiary to improve the operation and maintenance (desilting) of drainage and solid waste management, which the assembly is using her funds for the purpose it is meant for.

HON. SOLOMON KOTEY NIKOI INAUGURATES TENASHIE A and B SCHOOL LIBRARY

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The Municipal Chief Executive of La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly Hon.Solomon Kotey Nikoi, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 inaugurated a library for the Tenashie A and B Junior High School in La, Accra.

The facility, which was commissioned in partnership with the Potters House Ministries a religious group, was to support education and literacy in the municipality, is equipped with a modern furniture, television and other items.

Addressing the gathering, the MCE said education was an essential human asset, a need of society and a pre-requisite for good life for which reason the library was vital.

Hon. Solomon Kotey Nikoi, the MCE used the occasion to thank the Potters House Ministries for the gesture of building the school library in the municipality

Ms Habiba Kotoman, the education director for LaDMA expressed her outfit’s gratitude to the sponsors and assure them that the facility will be put into good use. She also beseeched for more support from individuals and institutions