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Zonal Council Intensifies Revenue Mobilization

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In a bid to improve their revenue drive and initiate more micro projects in their respective areas, the Airport Zonal Council and Kpeshie Zonal Council have intensified their revenue mobilization efforts in LaDMA.

This move comes as a result of the need to generate more revenue to fund developmental projects and provide essential services to residents in the municipality. The zonal councils have stepped up their revenue collection strategies, including imposing fines and penalties on defaulters, encouraging voluntary compliance, and exploring new revenue streams.

According to the Chairperson of the Airport Zonal Council, the intensified revenue mobilization efforts have yielded positive results, with an increase in revenue collection from various sources.

The Kpeshie Zonal Council also shared similar sentiments, noting that the revenue generated will be used to improve the infrastructure and social services in their zone.

The LaDMA administration has commended the zonal councils for their efforts and has pledged its support in ensuring that the revenue mobilization drive is sustained to promote development across the municipality.

SELECTED STAFF RECEIVED CAPACITY ON WELL-MEANING REPORTAGE

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As part of La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly’s organisational policy to upgrade the writing skills of its staff for efficiency and effective delivery in their line of duty. Thirty-five selected staff made up twenty-two women and thirteen men were trained on minutes and report writing for two days.The training programme, which was in collaboration with the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly and Tachsol Consult Limited held on 25 and 26 August 2022 at the municipal assembly hall, La.

Mr Daniel Nkrumah, the municipal co-ordinating director urged the participants to take the training very serious to reflect in their call of duty. He stated that the training will improve their capabilities and that would enable them to serve the assembly when called to duty in their various capacities.

The Municipal Human Resource Head, Miss Christabel Naa Kai, answering to questions mentioned that the training was to improve the writing capacity of the participants in the areas of reportage and minutes writing. She said the training would provide them a deeper understanding of the issues and nuisance of the areas they fall short to change the impression that the assemblies perform poorly in minutes and reporting during DPAT assessment.

LaDMA HEALTH DIRECTORATE SCREENED 127 PEOPLE FOR VARIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS.

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The Health Directorate of La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) in conjunction with International SOS marked this year’s World Malaria Day Celebration under the theme: Advance equity, build resilience end malaria’ at the forecourt of the La Multi-Purpose Market in the Greater Region.Responding to questions, the director of La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Health Directorate Dr Adwoa Wilson said the world Malaria Day is remembered worldwide yearly on 25th April to recount the achievements and challenges in the fight against malaria globally.

She mentioned that malaria is a disease that affects all populations and is of great concern to many countries mostly African countries as they struggle to reduce its burden on the general population.

According to Dr Adwoa Wilson, children below the ages of five years and pregnant women are at a greater risk of the ailment. The health director stated that the goal for the celebration was to raise awareness on the urgent need for action and targeted scale-up of existing and new tools, such as new long lasting and insecticide treated nets and the RTS, S vaccine as well as data –led strategies.

Rendering her account, Dr Adwoa Wilson, the municipal health director said 127 people screened for various health conditions including malaria, blood pressure, HIV/AIDS, COVID-19 vaccination, and child growth monitoring. She said, all positive clients were counselled and referred to the La Polyclinic for case management.

Dr Adwoa Wilson urged the participants to avoid self-medication, which she described as very dangerous. 

LaDMA Acquires 1,700 Desks for La Schools

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The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly on Monday May 23, 2022, distributed 1,700 school desks costing Gh 600,000.00 to all the 63 public schools in the municipality. Some the beneficiaries’ schools included the Forces Senior High Technical School, South La Estate Junior High School, Osu Home Junior High School, La Bethel, and Salem Junior High Schools.

Making the presentation to the schools, the Municipal Chief Executive for La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly Hon. Solomon Kotey Nikoi said that the furniture was purchased from the assembly’s Internally Generated Fund to address the furniture deficits militating against the schools in the municipality.

Hon. Solomon Kotey Nikoi said it is the responsibility of the assembly to address infrastructure deficits and create a serene eco-friendly atmosphere to ensure better teaching and learning in all the schools within the municipality. Hon. Solomon Kotey Nikoi urged corporate institutions operating within the enclave of the municipality to support the assembly to deliver a healthier coaching and learning conditions to the schools.

The Municipal Director for Education of LaDMA, Ms Habiba Kotomah said 59 basic and four Senior High Schools were to benefit from the furniture distribution. She was grateful for the support received from the assembly to the schools and said the schools will make good use of the furniture.

KOFORIDUA- EASTERN REGION, ASSEMBLY MEMBERS AND SELECTED STAFF OF LaDMA SCHOOLED ON LEADERSHIP

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The Assembly Members and selected staff of La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) in the Greater Accra Region have been trained in leadership skills at the Eastern Premier Hotel in the Eastern regional capital, Koforidua on Friday May 20, 2022 to Sunday May 22, 2022.The training was organised at the instance of the assembly members in line with the assembly’s organisational policy through the human resource department in conjunction with the office of the Presiding Member.

 Miss Christabel Naa Kai, the head of human resource of LaDMA, mentioned that the three days training is aimed at empowering and sharpening the skills of the participants in the growing field of leadership.The participants were taken through the assembly and law making, agenda settings by the various committees of the assembly, the real leadership of the assembly, public procurement in Ghana (ACT 914) and resource mobilisation and local economic development.

Addressing the participants, the MCE of LaDMA, Mr Solomon Kotey Nikoi mentioned that the assembly would continue to create an enabling environment for the participants to thrive in their line of duty.Mr Emmanuel Baah Nyarko, the presiding member of LaDMA called the session to order, welcomed the participants to the training, and urged them to be thankful to management for their continuous support for the members.

Ladma interacts with F&A meeting

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La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) recently held an interactive meeting with its Finance and Administration (F&A) department to discuss issues related to financial management and administration in the municipality. The meeting was chaired by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Solomon Niikoi, and was attended by members of the F&A department.

During the meeting, Hon. Niikoi emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in financial management in the municipality. He stressed the importance of adhering to financial regulations and ensuring that all financial transactions are properly documented and reported.

The F&A department members, on their part, provided updates on their activities and the challenges they were facing in carrying out their duties. They also made suggestions for improving financial management and administration in the municipality.

The meeting ended with a resolution to develop a roadmap for improving financial management in LaDMA. The F&A department was tasked to come up with strategies for improving financial reporting and compliance with financial regulations.

Overall, the meeting was seen as a success as it provided an opportunity for the assembly to engage with its F&A department and develop strategies for improving financial management in the municipality.

PRCC FIELD TRIP UNCOVERS COMMUNITY CONCERNS IN BOUGAINVILLEA STRETCH, TSE ADDO, AND AGYEMANG-LA

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The Public Relations and Complaints Committee has been hard at work in addressing concerns raised by residents of Agyemang and Madam Linda Stepper. The committee, together with some technocrats, embarked on a trip to the locations to assess the situation and make recommendations.

During the visit to Madam Linda Stepper’s residence, it was discovered that her neighbor had wrongfully joined a wall to hers, blocking a drain and causing flooding in her house. At Hyde Out Pub, the team found that the noise levels from the operations of the pub were causing a nuisance in the neighborhood. Smoke from shisha and cigarettes made it difficult for residents to breathe clean air, while pieces of cigarette were left on the ground and children in the area picked them up to emulate the smoking habit.

The pub owner also constructed a minor drain, which was stagnant and bred mosquitoes. In addition, customers indiscriminately parked on the street of the neighborhood. The team observed that a portion of the pub was constructed on a minor drain, which extended to the walkway of the owner’s neighbors, and that portion was uncovered and stagnant.

The trip to the two locations was successful, and the Committee has scheduled another field trip to assess the neighbor’s wall joining Madam Linda Stepper’s. Mr. Evans Todzro, an Environmental Health Department Officer, has been tasked to conduct a thorough investigation on the activities of the Hyde Out Pub and submit a report to the Committee.

The Public Relations and Complaints Committee is committed to addressing the concerns of residents in the municipality and ensuring that their complaints are heard and acted upon. It is important to note that participation from the public is crucial in ensuring that issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner.

Ladma BECE results improves in 2022

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The La Dade Kotopon Municipality (LADMA) has recorded a significant improvement in the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. The municipality has moved up the ladder of performance compared to the previous year.

According to the released results, the pass rate in the LADMA municipality has improved significantly compared to the previous year. The pass rate increased by 20%, with many students achieving excellent results in core subjects like English, Mathematics, and Science.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of LADMA, Hon. Solomon Niikoi, expressed his delight at the improvement in the BECE results, attributing it to the efforts of the education directorate and the hard work of the students.

Hon. Niikoi emphasized that the improvement in the BECE results is a clear indication that the various educational interventions put in place by LADMA are yielding positive results. He also urged all stakeholders in the education sector to continue to work harder to improve the performance of students in the municipality.

The MCE encouraged students in the municipality to take their education seriously and work harder to achieve better results in their future examinations. He also assured parents and guardians that the LADMA assembly would continue to invest in the education sector to ensure that students in the municipality have access to quality education.

LADMA Meets with the Disabled During a Committee Meeting: Promoting Inclusivity and Access

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The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LADMA) has reiterated its commitment to promoting inclusivity and access for all residents, including persons with disabilities. This was demonstrated during a recent committee meeting where the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Solomon Niikoi, and members of the LADMA Disability Committee met with disabled residents in the municipality.

The meeting was aimed at addressing the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in the municipality and finding ways to promote their social inclusion and participation in developmental activities. The MCE, Hon. Solomon Niikoi, expressed his concern for the welfare of the disabled and acknowledged the need for increased support to ensure their social, economic, and political participation.

The LADMA Disability Committee was established to promote the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in the municipality. During the meeting, the committee engaged with disabled residents to identify their challenges and concerns. Some of the key issues raised by the residents included lack of access to public facilities, limited employment opportunities, and social exclusion.

The committee members, led by the MCE, listened attentively to the residents’ concerns and provided reassurance that their needs would be addressed. They also highlighted the various initiatives and programs that the LADMA had put in place to support persons with disabilities, such as the provision of assistive devices and the construction of wheelchair-friendly facilities.

The meeting was also an opportunity for the disabled residents to share their experiences and provide suggestions on how to improve their living conditions. Many of the participants expressed their gratitude to the LADMA for taking the initiative to engage with them and provide support.

The MCE reiterated the importance of promoting inclusivity and access for all residents, stating that it was a key priority for the LADMA. He also urged the residents to take advantage of the various opportunities and initiatives available to them and assured them that their voices would continue to be heard.

In conclusion, the meeting between the LADMA Disability Committee and disabled residents was a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and access for all. The assembly demonstrated its commitment to supporting persons with disabilities and providing an enabling environment for their social, economic, and political participation. The meeting provided a platform for dialogue, engagement, and collaboration, which are essential for addressing the challenges faced by the disabled community. The LADMA Disability Committee will continue to work towards ensuring that persons with disabilities are not left behind in the municipality’s development agenda.

LA DADE-KOTOPON MUNICIPAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE CELEBRATES WORLD MALARIA DAY 2022 WITH INTERNATIONAL SOS

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On 25th April, 2022, the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Health Directorate in collaboration with International SOS organized the World Malaria Day celebration at the New La Market. The event aimed to raise awareness on the urgent need for action to scale up existing and new tools to combat malaria, such as the Long Lasting and Insecticide Treated Nets and the RTS, S vaccine, as well as data-led strategies, under the theme “Advance Equity. Build Resilience. End Malaria.”

Malaria is a disease that affects all populations and remains a significant concern, particularly for African countries. Children under five years of age and pregnant women are at a greater risk of the disease.

The primary objective of the event was to achieve a 90% reduction in malaria mortality and a 50% reduction in malaria incidence by 2025. To this end, the following strategies were deployed:

Distribution of letters to stakeholders and organizations

Van Announcement and use of Megaphone

Radio Discussions and Sensitization

Health Talks at the OPD and all Child Welfare Clinics

The event featured a range of activities to promote health and well-being, including Rapid Diagnostic Tests for malaria, blood pressure checks, HIV screening, diet counselling, food demonstration education, Covid-19 vaccination, child growth monitoring and promotion, and health talks on Malaria, Use of LLINs, and COVID-19. A total of 127 people were screened for various health conditions, with 1 positive case of malaria, 7 positive cases of high blood pressure, and 3 positive cases of HIV/AIDS identified. All positive clients were counselled and referred to the La Polyclinic for case management.

The community members appreciated the initiative to hold the event within the community. The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Health Directorate expressed its gratitude to International SOS for donating medical equipment and other logistics to support health service delivery to the communities.

Together, through targeted interventions and coordinated efforts, we can advance equity, build resilience, and end malaria.