The Middle Belt Development Authority has handed over four completed projects to the Denkyembour District Assembly of the Eastern region on Wednesday, 9th February, 2022.
The projects, funded under the “$1m dollar per constituency” policy included; Two 6-unit classroom block with offices at Nkwaakwaa NO.4 and Akenkanor, and Two 16-unit market stalls at Kusi and Soabe, all in the Akwatia constituency.
The Authority since it’s establishment has undertaken several projects in the region and other catchment areas to augment the various Assemblies in terms of developmental projects.
The school block at Nkwaakwaa NO.4 and Akenkanor are to replace an old delapilidated school building which has now turned into a death trap to both teachers and pupils.
The market stalls are also to help residents especially women to do businesses in order to assist their families and improve their living standards.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Authority, Lawyer Joyce Opoku Boateng in her interaction with the media stated that the Authority is poised to ensure all citizens benefit from the national cake hence, the introduction of the initiative.
She emphasised the handing over of the projects has become necessary as all due processes have been done and therefore needed to be used for the intended purposes to benefit citizens.
She however, urged Ghanaians to continue supporting the Akufo-Addo led NPP government as there are lots of projects the Authority would be embarking on in the days ahead to ensure every community benefit from their activities.
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Denkyembour, Seth Birikorang Ofosu on his part was grateful to the Authority for the projects handed over to the Assembly and pledged to help maintain them to last longer.
He also urged benefited communities to take good care of the projects and ensure they are always in good condition by undertaking renovations at the right time.
However, the Regional Director of the Authority, Aremeyaw Alhassan Alolo told the media that the Authority has over the years undertaken many projects since starting operations in 2017.
He added his outfit would continue to liaise with the various authorities and stakeholders to identify projects the various constituencies are in need.
Traditional leaders of the various communities were grateful to the Authority and Government for provision of the projects and pledged to take good care of them for all to benefit.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
