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LeKMA ORGANIZES WORKSHOP FOR THE STAFF
In line with Gaps identified during the 2021 District Performance Assessment Tool (DPAT), a two (2) day training workshop on Local Governance Act (2016) Act 936 and Local Government Service Protocols was organized by Management for staff of the Ledzokuku Municipal Asembly (LeKMA) on Tuesday 7th – Wednesday 8th November 2023 at GNAT Hall, Teshie.
LeKMA ORGANIZES WORKSHOP FOR THE STAFF ON OCCUPATION/WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
As part of efforts to improve the performance of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in terms of organizational efficiency, accountability, and delivery of basic community services, MMDAs are encouraged to engage in demand driven training in order to build and sharpen the competencies and skills of al staff.
In view of this, a two (2) day training workshop on Occupational/Workplace Health and Safety was organized by Management for Heads of Departments/Units of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LeKMA) and other selected staff at Assembly Hall
LeKMA HOLDS RATE ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
The Rate Assessment committee meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on wednesday, 25th October, 2023. The meeting which took place at the Conference Room of the assembly saw the attendance of the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor, some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly and selected business owners and Property within the Municipality.
The matters discussed at the meeting included.
- Reading and acceptance of previous minutes.
- Matters arising from previous minutes.
- Discussion of petitions from Property Owners.
And Other matters.
GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2024 BUDGET OF LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
The 2024 Budget was presented by the Municipal Co-ordinating Director, Mr. John Tsikor and the Municipal Budget Analyst Mad. Patience Danku at the Accra Beach Hotel, Nungua on the 11th October, 2023. The presentation touched on all aspects of functions of the Assembly, these included Roads, Education, Agriculture, Health, Environment, Sanitation, Tourism and Infrastructure among others.
It also covered vision, mission and cover function of the Assembly, financial performance of the Assembly in Revenue Mobilization and Expenditure.
In 2023 the Assembly budgeted for GHC 22,939,546.60 and collected GHC 10,799,956.50 as at August 2023. The presented budget included projects undertaken in 2023. They included Educational infrastructure, foot bridges, renovation on Health and Educational infrastructure, re-construction of roads, local economic activities and sanitation.
It also budgeted for Government flagship programmes and adopted policy activities. The budget also presented Revenue and Expenditure projections and projects to be undertaken in 2024
LeKMA HOLDS RATE ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
The Rate Assessment committee meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on Tuesday, 26th September 2023. The meeting which took place at the Assembly Hall saw the attendance of the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor, some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly and selected business owners and Property within the Municipality.
The matters discussed at the meeting included.
- Reading and acceptance of previous minutes.
- Matters arising from previous minutes.
- Discussion of petitions from Property Owners.
And Other matters.
LeKMA 1ST ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly organizes the 1st Ordinary General Assembly meeting at the Assembly Hall. The meeting, which saw the quarterly discussions and assessments of progress reports of the Assembly was in the attendance the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Coordinating Director of LeKMA, the Presiding Member of the Assembly, Assemblymen within the Municipality, and heads of departments at LeKMA of the various departments/units.
Heads of Department as well as representatives of Units took turns to give presentations of their progress of work.
Assessments and questions were asked to ascertain the presentation delivered by the various heads on their progress of work.
Below is the agenda discussed during the meeting.
Agenda
- Opening Remarks,
- Reading and Confirmation of Previous Meeting
- Matters Arising
- Presentation/Discussions of Executive Committee Report.
- Other Matters,
As part of plans to roll out the Geospatial Asset Management Platform in the Greater Region, the GARID Project with support from the World Bank in collaboration with Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development organized a WEBINAR meeting, on a case study of a similar system implemented in Argentina.
The session is intended to share the lessons for a smooth implementation of our proposed System. Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was represented by the Municipal physical planning Officer and Management Information System Officer.
HIV SENSITIZATION DURING THE HOMOWO FESTIVAL AT LATENU
The Ledzokuku Municipal Aids Committee in collaboration with the Municipal Education Directorate and the Municipal Health Directorate held a sensitization program at Latenu on Thursday 24th August,2023 to earmark the ongoing Homowo celebration to bring HIV/AIDS to its bearest minimum in the Municipality. Key among the sensitization was Abstinence, avoiding unprotected sex, stigmatization and the need for everyone to get tested as soon as possible because the virus lives with us in our various communities.
PRESENTATION TO THE CHIEFS AND PEOPLE OF TESHIE
The presiding member of Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, Rev Richard Annang Aryeh has charged the youth of Teshie in the greater Accra Region to celebrate this year annual Homowo festival in peace.
He said for some time now, the celebration of the annual Homowo festival by the chiefs and people of Teshie is characterized by misunderstanding, confusion and fighting.
Rev Annang said this at a brief ceremony to present food items to the clans of Teshie on behalf of Ledzokuku Municipal assembly to support the Homowo celebration. He caution them that the law will deal with anyone who will engage in disturbances during the celebration.
Mr. John Tsikor,the Municipal Coordinating Director said the situation in Teshie has to do with chieftaincy issue and called for peaceful settlement of it. He said the assembly is spending a lot of money which should have gone into developmental project to maintain peace.
Mr. Tsikor therefore appealed to the Minister of Chieftancy Affairs, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council and the Regional House of Chiefs to speed up the process to resolve the dispute.
Nii Gbetsorlor, the chief of t Teshie expressed his gratitude to the assembly for the donation.
Rev Annang Aryeh was optimistic that next year Homowo celebration should be different and should not give way to security presence.
The items included maize, red oil, soft drinks, Castle Bridge among others
LeKMA HOLDS INTERNALLY GENERATED FUND(IGF) TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING
An IGF technical committee meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on Monday, August 14th, 2023. The meeting which took place at the Assembly Hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honourable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor and some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly.
The matters discussed at the meeting included analytical presentation on revenue items and updates on the 2023 property rate bills.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, Teshie announces for the information of the general public and interested applicants, vacancy for the following vacant positions;
• Security Personnel
• Sanitary Labourers
Qualification
• Must be a Ghanaian within the ages of 30 to 45 years.
• Applicants must live within the following areas: Teshie, Nungua and La.
• Must speak English, Ga and Twi
• Must have knowledge in the vacant areas above.
• Must have good interpersonal relationship.
• Must have good communication skills
Mode of Application
•Application Letter (addressed to the Municipal Chief
Executive
• Academic and Professional Certification (if any)
• Certified copy of Ghana Card
• Names, addresses and contacts of two (2) referees.
Deadline for application: 31S August 2023
Please take note that only suitable qualified candidates will be contacted.
DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT DATA PLATFORM ORGANIZES TRAINING WORKSHOP
The District Development Data platform organizes training workshop for selected Metropolitan Municipal and District Assembles (MMDAs) in Accra on the District Development Data web-based platform for data capturing, Monitoring and Evaluation designed to improve on database management by the Metropolitan Municipal and District Assembles (MMDAs) as well as track performance of service delivery held at the Tema Metropolitan Assembly.
LeKMA HOLDS CORE MANAGEMENT MEETING
A Core Management meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on Monday, July 3rd, 2023. The meeting which took place at the Assembly’s conference room saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honourable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Ing. John Tsikor and some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly.
The matters discussed at the meeting included construction of shed for food vendors, mounting of gantries on some inner roads to prevent heavy trucks from plying them in order to preserve these roads and the election of temporary stores around the land at Manet Junction in order to temporarily protect it.
LeKMA HOLDS CORE MANAGEMENT MEETING
A Core Management meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on Monday, June 26th, 2023. The meeting which took place at the Assembly’s conference room saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honourable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor and some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly.
The matters discussed at the meeting included distribution of 2023 BOP and property rates, management of waste containers and toilet facilities in the Municipality, painting of schools, construction of shed for food vendors and setting up interventions to improve health service delivery within the Municipality.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LekMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE INSPECTION
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LekMPC) Holds A Technical Sub-Committee Inspection On 15th May, 2023
The inspection took place on various locations such as Martey Tsuru, Agblezah and Naaflajor.
It was supervised by the Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LeKMA HOLDS INTERNALLY GENERATED FUND(IGF) TECHNICAL TEAM MEETING
An IGF technical team meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on Thursday, May 11th, 2023. The meeting which took place at the Assembly Hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honourable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor and some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly.
The matters discussed at the meeting included analytical presentation on revenue items and updates on the 2023 property rate bills.
NGO HOLDS ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIZATION PROGRAM IN TESHIE COSTAL COMMUNITIES
Curious Minds, a non governmental organization based in Teshie, on Friday, 21st April, 2023, held a community sensitization and awareness program on Open Defecation for selected natives from the Municipality.
Dubbed: AGENDA FOR TEAM HEAD’S CAPACITY BUILDING FOR OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH
CHAMPION’S TO END OPEN DEFECATION IN TESHIE, the program saw the sensitization of twenty-five indigenous participants drawn from the coastal communities in the Municipality to champion the course of ending open defecation.
Various speakers took turns to extend education on statistics, cause, effect as well as consequences in engaging in the menace.
Again, participants also demonstrated in a presentation what was assimilated and how they will engage folks along the coast to stop open defecation.
All stakeholders of the program pledge to maximize efforts to keep the environment keep and improve upon insanitary conditions that has bedeviled the coastal areas.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LekMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE INSPECTION
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LekMPC) Holds A Technical Sub-Committee Inspection on 13th April, 2023.
The inspection took place on various locations such as South Teshie, North-West Teshie and Obediben.
It was supervised by the Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LeKMA HOLDS FIRST QUARTER AND ANNUAL REVIEW MUNICIPAL PLANNING CO-ORDINATING UNIT MEETING (MPCU)
A First Quarter MPCU meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on Tuesday, April 13th, 2023. The meeting which took place at the Assembly Hall saw the attendance of the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor and some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly.
The matters discussed at the meeting included presentation of Fourth Quarter and Annual Progress Report by Departments and Units.
LeKMA HOLDS INTERNALLY GENERATED FUND(IGF) TECHNICAL TEAM MEETING
An IGF technical team meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on Thursday, April 13th, 2023. The meeting which took place at the Assembly Hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honourable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor and some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly.
The matters discussed at the meeting included comparative analytical report on all revenue items for March 2023, update on property rate bills, update on e-billing (SMS) and collection of licenses/ registration of churches.
PREPARING FOR THE RAINS III
Removal of Structures in Waterways and Widening of Streams to Pave way for free flow of Water
As part of measures to reduce the flooding situation within the Municipality, Today, the Assembly embarked on a development control exercise at Vodafone/Busy Mouth , Teshie Nungua Estate. Some buildings were demolished as part of the exercise.
The existing concrete channel which is about 7.5ft wide is being widened to almost 25ft.
The culverts across Cocoa Street and Park Avenue are also being further expanded to be able to ensure free flow.
More waterways will be cleared in the coming days to reduce the impact and effect of the flooding within the Municipality.
NGO TRAIN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WORKERS OF LeKMA ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
On Thursday, 6th April, 2023, twenty-three environmental health workers of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LeKMA) received training on solid waste management.
The program was facilitated by the Socio-serve Ghana, a non-governmental organization (NGO) mandated by the Assembly to carry out value chain activities in the management of solid waste, i.e. the generation, collection, transactional as well as disposal of same.
The program was held at the St. Ann Roman Catholic Conference Centre.
Speaking at the one-day seminar, Facilitator for the program Yaw Adusei Boateng noted that it was imperative for environmental health workers to be abreast with current happenings in the field of solid waste management.
The areas that were covered included but not limited to types and examples of solid waste, policy document of solid waste in Ghana, and a deduced solid waste bye-law proposed for consideration by the Assembly to help curb the influx of solid waste in the Municipality.
On his part, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager of Socio-serve Ghana, Peter Koomson appealed to the environmental health staff to fully utilize the information received to make an impact in their respective areas.
SENSITIZATION ON RIGHT TO INFORMATION LAW
A sensitization workshop on the right to information was held for Heads of Departments and Unit heads of Ledzokuku municipal assembly.
The staff of the Assembly were taken through what they need to know as managers of the assembly as far as right to information law is concerned by staff from the commission.
They were taken through the formation and functions of the commission, powers of the commission, and exemptions under the law, procedures to follow to release information to the public among others.
It was attended by Heads of Departments, Unit Heads, the Municipal Coordinating Director and the Municipal Chief Executive, Mordecai Quarshie.
The right to information law was adequately explained and concerns were addressed.
PREPARING FOR THE RAINS II
As part of the measures the Assembly is taking to reduce the flooding situation ahead of the heavy rainfall anticipated, The Assembly is taking some steps not limited to the following ;
1. Dredging the Sango stream
2. Dredging the Kor stream
3. Widening of the Sango Channel from Cocoa Street (Busy Mouth) to Beach Road.
NB: This is ahead of the expansion of culverts and the channel.
The objective is to bring flooding at the section to the barest minimum.
The works are being done with the advice and supervision of the Hydrological Services Authority and the Assembly.
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR COMMISSION REVENUE OFFICERS OF TSUIBLEOO AND LASCALA ZONAL COUNCILS
A Training was organised for Commission Revenue Officers of Tsuibleoo and Lascala Zonal Councils at the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly.
LeKMA HOLDS BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
A budget committee meeting meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023. The meeting which took place at the Assembly’s conference room saw the attendance of the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor and some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly.
The matters discussed at the meeting included discussion of Budget performance for 2022 against 2021 and analysis between 2023 and 2022 first quarter performance.
TRAINING ON ADMINISTRATIVE DATA COMPILATION.
Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) issued a directive for all MMDAs to hold a training on Administrative Data Compilations.
In view of that, LEKMA hosted this training for some units and departments at the assembly hall.
Participants for this training included
1. Municipal/District Co-ordinating Director
2. Development Planning Office
3. Statistician
4.Education
5. Agric Officer
6. MEHO/DEHO
7. Social Welfare Officer
8. Health(biostatistics)
9. Budget Officer
10. Business Advisory Center Manager
11. Electricity Company Rep
12. Water Company Rep
13.Ghana Police Rep.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 23rd March 2023. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly
LEKMA IN COLLABORATION WITH NETWORK OF HOPE UNDERTAKES SKILLS ACQUISITION BUILDING TRAINING FOR PWDs.
The social welfare department of LEKMA, in collaboration with Network Of Hope, a non governmental organization, conducted a one(1) day skill acquisition training for thirty (30) PWDs( Person’s Living With Disabilities) and other vulnerable persons to enable them acquire skills in soap and bleach making. This training was organized at the social welfare of Lekma, Aloway on the 10th December, 2022.
The purpose of this training was to imbibe into PWDs entrepreneurship skills through soap and bleach making to better their livelihood.
The trainees were provided with all necessary equipment and items for the training.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee Meeting on 2nd March 2023.
The meeting which took place at the conference hall/ assembly hall saw the attendance of the Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
PREPARING FOR THE RAINS
PREPARING FOR THE RAINS
As part of the Preparations and steps to mitigate the destruction of flood within the Municipality, I toured some flood-prone areas with the Minster for Works and Housing to access and seek some support from the Ministry of Works and Housing. Dredging of Sango stream, Opening of the water channel, around A-life(Teshie -Nungua Estate), and some development control works around ICGC, Bushroad.
NB: Some dredging works are ongoing at Demo.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT – NEW GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVES ON PROPERTY RATES COLLECTIONS.
As part of the new government directives with property rates revenue collections, the MCE, the PM and the Director, as well as Staff of Ledzokuku, met with various people of the municipal for community engagement on February 16th 2023.
Guests present, included representatives of Lekma, members of the Developments Associations, representatives of the Chieftaincy in Teshie, units/departments heads of the municipal, government appointees, also members of the residents association and various individuals from the municipal.
Issues discussed
New developments in the assembly’s property rates. How governments intends to collect property rates in order to bring revenue for the municipality.
The new mode of revenue collection is now done by the GRA.
The rates are sure to increase because rates have not been updated since 2017. The rate increase is solely dependent on which category of property one falls in , rating from 50% to 70%.
Property rates collections is going to be a completely cashless system, almost a self service.
You will receive a link www.myassembly.gov.gh, there you will find your bill and pay it electronically.
The revenue team will guide people through the payment procedure.
Once you pay you will receive an electronic EGCR
The MCE urged all to adhere to the new directives in order to foster developments in our assembly.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LekMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE INSPECTION
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LekMPC) Holds A Technical Sub-Committee Inspection On 2nd February, 2023
The inspection took place on various locations such as Okpoi-Gonno, North Teshie and Hedzoleman.
It was supervised by the Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
4th QUARTER BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
4th QUARTER BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
The Budget Department of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly held their 4th Quarter Budget meeting on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Municipal Assembly hall. The coordinating Director for the municipal, Eng. John Tsikor was the chairperson for this meeting. In attendance were, Mrs Patience Dogbey Danku, head of the budget\rating unit, staff of the budget\rating unit, Director of health, social welfare and community development, finance officer, head of MIS(Management Information Systems) etc.
Mrs Patience D. Danku, took the staff present through the agenda below…..
1. Reading and confirmation of previous minutes
2. Matters arising from previous minutes
3. Discussion of 2022 budget performance
4. Discussion of GOG’s (Government Of Ghana) position to take over the collection of property rate (use of 2022 rateable value against new rate impost).
5. Discussion of 2022 Revenue Improvement Action plan strategies performance
6. Other matters (including elaborating of figures relating to expenditure, goods and services as well as assets.
WORLD AIDS DAY
As today marks the World AIDs Day,the Ledzekuku Municipal AIDs Committee in collaboration with the Municipal Education Directorate organised a Sensitization Program on HIV /AIDs and a Disclosure to the Southern Cluster of school children to mark the Day.
LeKMA GARDENS CULTIVATES FRESH VEGETABLES
LeKMA gardens cultivates fresh vegetables. Contact patience on 0554825964 to place your orders.
FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS SERVICE AT THE LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
The Municipal Chief Executive for Ledzokuku municipal assembly Mordecai Quarshie has assured the people of Teshie that the inner roads which are in a deplorable situation would be tackled, come next year .
He conceded that the year 2022 has been a challenging one, however he thanked God that he has taken us through the year and God’s willing next year, the Teshie roads will see a face lift.
The MCE, during his community engagement with the people of Teshie earlier in the year, promised that the inner roads in Teshie would be tackled. Mordechai Quarshie gave the assurance in his Christmas message during LeKMA Festival of nine lesson and carols service at Teshie in Accra.
He urged all to pray for better years ahead to our country “PRAY FOR PEACE FOR GHANA” he stressed.
He was optimistic that very soon prices of goods and services would come down, the Ghana cedi would also appreciate against the dollar when government begin with gold oil deal.
The Municipal Chief Executive commended the staff of the Assembly for working tirelessly during the year and urged all to work harder for the Assembly to achieve its targets in 2023.
The Municipal Coordinating Director, John Tsikor used the occasion to challenge the staff to appreciate God’s love in the year 2022.He advised them to use the occasion to build bridge and renew their love in the coming year.
The nine lesson were read by some selected heads of departments.
The sermon for the occasion was delivered by Rev .Marshlands Osabutey of St. Paul Methodist Cathedral, Tema Community one under the theme “WE NEED ANOTHER CHRISTMAS ”.
Featuring at the programme were LeKMA choir and Platinum choir.
FOURTH QUARTER & ANNUAL REVIEW MUNICIPAL PLANNING CO-ORDINATING UNIT (MPCU) MEETING
The Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit (MPCU), a statutory body of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LeKMA) held its fourth quarter and annual review meeting for the year on Tuesday, December 20 2022 at the Municipal Assembly hall, Teshie.
The meeting, which saw the quarterly and annual review of progress reports and Activities of all Departments/Units of the Assembly was attended by all Heads of the various departments/units.
Heads of Department as well as representatives of Units took turns to give presentations on the progress of their work during the year.
Assessments and questions were asked to ascertain the presentation delivered by the various heads on the progress of their work during the year.
Below is the agenda discussed during the meeting;
- Review of previous minutes
- Review of Fourth Quarter and Annual Progress Report by Departments & Units
- Any Other Business
TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR MUNICIPAL GUARDS
TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR MUNICIPAL GUARDS
Six newly employed Municipal Guards of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly have undertaken a five day training programme organised by the Human Resource Department of the Assembly.
The programme aims to equip the participants to be abreast with security situations in the Municipality and also to perform as security personnel.
Eric Kwabena Awuah a Deputy Coordinating Director who performed the opening ceremony challenged the participants to seriously take the training programme as it will help them during the performance of their duty. “Security is a very serious issue and must be treated us such” he added.
The exercise was coordinated by officers from the Ghana Police Academy and topics such as the role of law enforcement officers and the use of force, leadership and teamwork, traits of a good leader, problem solving skills, duties of a security officer and qualities of a security officer were discussed.
MORE PICTURES FROM THE LEKMA VEGETABLE GARDEN
LeKMA harvests produce from the LeKMA vegetable garden. Place your order now.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 6th December 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly
LeKMA HOLDS FARMERS DAY
Mr. Baffour Kyei Fripong is LeKMA OVERALL BEST FARMER 2022. Congratulations to our gallant farmers.
LEKMA IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PROJECT BRAVE AND GIZ UNDERTAKES E-WASTE CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING.
LEKMA IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PROJECT BRAVE AND GIZ UNDERTAKES E-WASTE CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING.
LEKMA in the collaboration with Project BRAVE Foundation and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) begun a five(5) day capacity building training for e-waste collectors, focusing on twenty(20) women in the municipality.
The objective of the program is to manage the indiscriminatory e-waste and the hazardous nature of the improper disposal of e-waste in the municipality. The training is a startup hub for females within the municipality to acquire relevant skills in entrepreneurship, emerging technology, environmental and climate sustainability.
LEKMA will continue to collaborate with Project BRAVE and (GIZ) to ensure internship opportunities and industrial-relevant skills in the e-waste secular economy.
MANNA MISSION HOSPITAL
MANNA MISSION HOSPITAL
RANGE OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL
❖ EMERGENCY SERVICES (24 HOURS)
❖ OUT-PATIENT SERVICES
❖ IN-PATIENT SERVICES
❖ MATERNITY SERVICES
❖ CHILD WELFARE CLINIC
❖ PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
❖ DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
• LABORATORY
• ULTRASOUND SCAN
❖ CATERING SERVICES
❖ SPECIALIST SERVICES
• SURGERY DEPARTMENT
• OBSTETRICS AND GYANECOLOGY
• PAEDIATRIC DEPARTMENT
• FAMILY MEDICINE
• COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
• OPTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT
• EAR NOSE AND THROAT
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee meeting on 24th November 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 17th November 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LeKMA HOLDS FOURTH QUARTER AND ANNUAL REVIEW MUNICIPAL PLANNING CO-ORDINATING UNIT MEETING (MPCU)
A Fourth Quarter MPCU meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022. The meeting which took place at the Assembly Hall saw the attendance of the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor and some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly.
The matters discussed at the meeting included presentation of Fourth Quarter and Annual Progress Report by Departments and Units.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee meeting on 15th November 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LeKMA GARDEN CULTIVATES FRESH VEGETABLES
Plants at the nursery of the LeKMA vegetable garden.
2023 BUDGET HEARING
The 2022 Regional Budget Hearing which was organized from Wednesday, 26th to Monday, 31st October, 2022 was held successfully.
At this event, the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly hosted two other Assemblies namely; Krowor Municipal Assembly and Tema West Municipal Assembly as was mandatory for zone 5. The event took place at the Oak Plaza Hotel, Spintex.
The Budget Hearing is backed by the Public Financial Management Act, 2016(ACT 921), and Public Financial Management Regulations, (L.I. 2378).
Stakeholders from the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development Ministry, and the Ministry of Finance were present to evaluate the effectiveness of the Implementation of Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP).
In attendance were also Civil Society Organizations, Opinion leaders, citizens of the state, as well as the media. This gave everyone the opportunity to have an open discourse and to scrutinize the Assemblies’ overall revenue and expenditure budget.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LekMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE INSPECTION
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LekMPC) Holds A Technical Sub-Committee Inspection on 8th November, 2022.
The inspection took place on various locations such as East Airport, Obediben, Teshie-Nun Housing Est, Agblezah, Naaflajor, Okpoi-Gonno, North-West Teshie and Martey Tsuru.
It was supervised by the Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
Reroofing of Teshie Presbyterian Kindergarten and SHS Ongoing.
Reroofing of Teshie Presbyterian Kindergarten and SHS Ongoing.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 27th October 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
Municipal Education Director, Mrs Theresa Tetteh, We visited some Centres where Students within the Ledzokuku Municipality
With the company of the Municipal Education Director, Mrs Theresa Tetteh, We visited some Centres where Students within the Ledzokuku Municipality were assembled for the BECE Examination, earlier this morning.
We carried a message of inspiration and hope to accelerate their confidence in the writing of the Examination.
I wish all BECE Candidates in the Ledzokuku Municipality well.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee meeting on 13th October 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
Thirty people living with disabilities in the LEDZOKUKU Municipal Assembly received various amounts of money from their share of the District Assembly common fund.
Thirty people living with disabilities in the LEDZOKUKU Municipal Assembly received various amounts of money from their share of the District Assembly common fund.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Mordecai Quarshie expressed government’s determination to improve the living conditions of PWDS.
He advised the beneficiaries to use the money given them in a manner that will alleviate their challenges
The chairman of social services subcommittee of the Assembly Hon Saint Kabu revealed that the Assembly is in process of establishing a wellness centre where they can have access to treatment of their medical challenges.
The Municipal Coordinating Director John Tsikor advised the recipients to invest the money into profitable ventures that would generate dividend
Assembly members of Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has taken a decision to change the name of LEKMA Hospital to Teshie General Hospital
Assembly members of Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has taken a decision to change the name of LEKMA Hospital to Teshie General Hospital. The decision was taken after a motion was accepted by members of the assembly at the second general meeting of the assembly.
The Municipal Chief executive, Mordecai Quarshie appealed to members of the Assembly to step up the campaign on payment of building permit fees.
He said most developers in the municipality failed to pay for or apply for building permit before undertaking development. He tasked members to take up challenge to spread the message. “We have to collect the money to enable the assembly undertake development projects” he stressed. He reminded them that payment of building permit has been regularised by the assembly and therefore those who have not paid or apply for it should come forward to do that.
He assured members that the Assembly is in the process to engage Department of Urban Roads to support the assembly. He reiterated that the roads would be fixed and new ones constructed.
The Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku constituency,Benjamin Ayiku, said he identified challenges that needed to be fixed. He mention roads and sanitation among others.
He said the road networks in the municipality are in bad shape with potholes. He tasked the roads engineer to work extra hard to fix the roads.
He expressed his willingness to support the Assembly anytime the need arises.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee meeting on 6th October 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
THIRD QUARTER MUNICIPAL PLANNING CO-ORDINATING UNIT (MPCU) MEETING
The Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit (MPCU), a statutory body of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LeKMA) held its third quarter meeting on Tuesday, September 27 2022 at the Municipal Assembly hall, Teshie.
The meeting, which saw the quarterly discussions and assessments of progress reports based on Action Plan and Activities of all Departments/Units of the Assembly was attended by all Heads of the various departments/units.
Heads of Department as well as representatives of Units took turns to give presentations of their progress of work.
Assessments and questions were asked to ascertain the presentation delivered by the various heads on their progress of work.
Below is the agenda discussed during the meeting;
- Review of previous minutes
- Discussion of 2023 Annual Action Plan
- Presentation of Third Quarter Activities By Departments & Units
- Any other matters
The Municipal Development Planning Officer charged the various officers to deliver these documents on time to facilitate its progress and onward forwarding to the regional coordinating council on time
The Tourism, Arts & Culture sector of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LeKMA), emerged as winners of the Regional Festival of Arts and Culture
The Tourism, Arts & Culture sector of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LeKMA), emerged as winners of the Regional Festival of Arts and Culture over all the other sister Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region with their splendid performances.
The performers supervised by the Municipal Cultural Officer of the Assembly, performed all of the Ga-Adamgbe dances in great style and in uniqueness.
Ahwehwe Cultural Troupe from the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has been selected to proudly represent the Greater Accra Region at the National level (NAFAC) in December at Cape Coast.
Long live Ledzokuku, Long live our homeland Ghana.
2nd Ordinary General Assembly Meeting
Assembly members of Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has taken a decision to change the name of LEKMA Hospital to Teshie General Hospital. The decision was taken after a motion was accepted by member of the assembly at the second general meeting of the assembly.
The Municipal Chief executive, Mordecai Quarshie appealed to members of the Assembly to step up the campaign on payment of building permit fees.
He said most developers in the municipality failed to pay for or apply for building permit before undertaking development. He tasked members to take up challenge to spread the message. “We have to collect the money to enable the assembly undertake development projects” he stressed. He reminded them that payment of building permit has been regularised by the assembly and therefore those who have not pay or apply for it should come forward to do that.
He assured members that the assembly is in the process to engage department of urban roads to support the assembly. He reiterated that the roads would be fixed and a new ones constructed.
The Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku, Ayiku, said he identified challenges in the municipality that needed to be fixed. He mention roads and sanitation among others.
He said the road networks in the municipality are in bad shape with potholes. He tasked the roads engineer to wrok extra hard to fix the roads.
He expressed his willingness to support the Assembly anytime the need arises.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LekMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE INSPECTION
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LekMPC) Holds A Technical Sub-Committee Inspection on 29th September, 2022.
The inspection took place on various locations such as North Teshie, Agblezah, Naaflajor, Okpoi-Gonno and Airport Hills.
It was supervised by the Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LekMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE INSPECTION
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LekMPC) Holds A Technical Sub-Committee Inspection on 22nd September, 2022.
The inspection took place in Martey Tsuru and was supervised by the Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LEKMA PRESS CONFERENCE
Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LeKMA) has revealed that about fifty percent of structures in the municipality have no building permit which is negatively affecting revenue mobilisation of the assembly, they attributed this to ignorance on the part of some developers that they have to obtain building permit from the Assembly before putting up structures they attributed this to land litigation, inability of land commission to issue land title and the assembly itself fisted to implement development programmes which had led to difficulty in the controlling development.
The MCE explained that the assembly needed funds to undertake development in areas of education, health, road network security among others. “Seven million Ghana cedis is needed to fix the problems of the municipality” he revealed.
The MCE said this at a press conference at the assembly on Monday.
He said the assembly has given developers the opportunity to regularise the collection and application of building permit with the assembly in order to unravel hiding resources of the assembly.
To achieve this, he said the assembly is in process to establish a container office which will serve as one stop shop where professionals would be there to help in the process of building document.
He noted that this is not meant to intimated or punish the public. The Hon. MCE further explained that those who did not apply for the permit at all would be given the opportunity to do so and those who applied but failed to pay and collect the permit would have a two week grace period to do so.
He cautioned that after the grace period, the assembly have the right to take legal action, demolish the property or eject occupants of the property. “The owners of the structures are to ensure that the structures are safe for human habitation.
The Hon. MCE assured the public that it would take applicant more than six weeks to secure a building permit and all necessary document are made available.
He reminded all those who owes the assembly should immediately visit the Assembly’s premises to settle their indebtedness.
According to him the list of debtors would soon be publish in the daily newspaper
The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has performed a sod cutting ceremony
The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has performed a sod cutting ceremony to begin the dredging of the sango stream behind Toronto washing bay at Teshie.
The Assembly would also construct a bridge over the stream to ensure mobility of people in the area.
The Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Mordecai Quarshie performed the ceremony revealed that the area is a low laying area and gets flooded anytime it rains.
He said the Assembly would spend Two Hundred Thousand Ghana Cedis on the projects which will take three months to complete.
He explained that the issue of dredging of the stream came up at the ceremony to engage the community to establish the needs of the people.
He said four other bridges were constructed to other locations in the municipality to ease mobility of the residents
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 13th September 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee meeting on 8th September 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
THE TOURISM, ARTS AND CULTURE SECTION OF THE LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY IN COLLABORATION WITH GA ADANGBE GROUP(ITALY) AND THE VARIOUS TESHIE KPASHIMOI GROUPS/FLAGS HELD THE FINAL AWARD WINNING COMPETITION
The Tourism, Arts and Culture section of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly in collaboration with Ga Adangbe Group(Italy) and the various Teshie Kpashimoi groups/flags held the final award winning competition this morning at OBonu TV…the competition started last week with all the 8 groups namely, Ghana, Jah labour, Tafo ye feo , Akornor Greece, Mind U, Ananse,Korle worko and Six with which 4 out of the 8 flags passed for the final contest. At the end of the competition, Mind U emerged as winners, followed by Jah Labour, Ananse and Tafo ye feo. Congratulations to Mind U and Ayekoo to all the Kpashimo group. Afii babaoo aya ni eba nina wo.
SOD CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF KINDERGARTEN BLOCK FOR DAR-ES-SALEEM PRIMARY B
The Municipal Chief Executive for Ledzokuku Municipal assembly Hon. Mordecai Quarshie has appealed to individuals and corporate organization to support provision of educational infrastructure in Teshie.
According to him those who have the capacity to support provision of infrastructure in our school should come out and do so. The MCE said this at a short ceremony to cut sod for construction of a kindergarten block for Dar-Es-Salaam Primary B School in Teshie by Korean international corporation agency (KOICA)
KOICA is an association of engineers who studied in Korea. Mordecai Quarshie noted that he became delighted when he was informed about the project that he was not expecting.
He therefore commended leaders and the Educational Director for doing fantastic job to ensure quality education. He also acknowledge the leader (Benedict Nartey) who made the contact with KOICA.
The Municipal Director of Education Victor Tawiah Noye expressed his commitment to ensure that things change for the better in the educational sector. He was confident that not too long there would be another meeting to commission the project.
The contractors of the project, O.T.K Ventures promised to seriously take the project to ensure that it is delivered on time. He also ensured the education directorate and the MCE that he would deliver a beautiful structure within six to eight weeks.
INSPECTION OF DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTIONS AT LeKMA
The Municipal Urban Roads Engineer, yesterday, 22nd August 2022 led the Honourable Municipal Chief Executive, Mordecai Quarshie to inspect the ongoing construction of drains at three (3) electoral areas in the Ledzokuku District, namely Aborlebu (Sammy Adjei Park), Tsuibleoo South (near Muji Park) and Akro East (near the Teshie Post Office).
These projects are part of concerns that were raised at the stakeholder engagements organized by the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly earlier this year.
Honourable Quarshie was in the company of the Municipal Chief Director, Municipal Development Planning Officer, Assembly Members, some workers with the Assembly and residents.
Some residents expressed delight to see work being done as per their request.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 18th August 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
BUDGET PREPARATION WORKSHOP
In accordance with the laws of Ghana, the Budget and Rating Unit of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has began preparation of the 2023 Composite Budget, and as part organized a workshop for the various departments and units within the Assembly earlier today.
The training, led by the Municipal Budget Analyst and Head of Budget and Rating, Mrs. Patience S. Dogbey Danku was to equip attendees with the necessary information on how to prepare budgets that conform with the 1992 Constitution and Public Financial Management regulations.
LeKMA AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING
The first meeting for the new calendar year of LeKMA’s Audit Committee took place earlier today at the conference room.
The meeting was chaired by Mr. Henry Addo Opoku with all committee members present. Among the issues discussed were the External Auditor’s Report for 2021 and Internal Audit Report for the 2nd quarter of 2022.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY INAUGURATES ZONAL COUNCILS
Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has inaugurated Lascala Zonal council and reconstituted Tsuibleoo Zonal council at a brief ceremony at the forecourt of the Assembly. Each Zonal council was made up of fifteen members.
Present at the ceremony was the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor, Assembly members, and staff of the Assembly.
The Presiding Member of the Assembly Hon.Richard Annang told members that they have enormous duties to perform to support the Assembly.
He said for sometime now revenue mobilisation at Zonal council level was not encouraging. He therefore taxed members to ensure that more revenue is collected to enable the Assembly to undertake more development projects.
He also added that they must also enhance sanitation at the Zonal council level . Hon. Annang reminded members to check unauthorised sitting of structures and building at unauthorised areas to ensure discipline in the Municipality.
The Municipal Culture and Art Unit and the Youth and Sports Sub-Committee of the Assembly collaborated with GaDangbe entertainment to organize 2022 Teshie Homowo Health walk.
The Municipal Culture and Art Unit and the Youth and Sports Sub-Committee of the Assembly collaborated with GaDangbe entertainment to organize 2022 Teshie Homowo Health walk. The Municipal Chief Executive, Member of Parliament, Presiding Member and a large number of participants draw from the community all took part in the hearth walk. The walk started from Salem Square through fertilizer road, continued to Tsibleoo road through to Link road to Teshie Police Station and finally end at Salem Square again which was the starting point. Physical instructor took the participants through exercises. The whole program came to an with a good will messages from the MCE,MP, the organizers advising the whole community to celebrate this year’s Homowo festival in peace.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee meeting on 9th August 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
TRAIN STAFF & FARMERS ON FOOD TO FOOD FORTIFICATION
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MODERNIZING AGRICULTURE IN GHANA (MAG)
REPORT
(TRAIN STAFF & FARMERS ON FOOD TO FOOD FORTIFICATION)
AT SANGOANA, TESHIE
21ST DECEMBER, 2021
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Food fortification
- Soybeans
- Nutritional value of soybeans
- Utilization of soybeans
- Practical Demonstration of traditional delicacy with soybeans
- Conclusion
- Reference
1.0 Introduction
Protein- energy malnutrition result from food insufficiency as well as from poor social and economic conditions. Malnutrition originates from a cellular difference between nutrient/energy supply and the body’s demand to ensure growth maintenance. Dietary energy and protein deficiencies usually occur together, although one sometimes outweighs the other and if severe enough, may lead to the clinical syndrome of kwashiorkor (predominant protein deficiency) or marasmus (mainly energy deficiency) (O.E. Adelakum et al.,: 2013).
(I) Image of participants
Food fortification is broadly aimed to allow all people to obtain all the energy, macro-and micronutrients they need to enjoy a healthy and productive life from their diet. In many developing nations including Africa, cereal based foods are widely utilized as food and as dietary staples for adults and weaning foods for infants. Food fortification is one important step in making sure populations gain a balanced diet. It helps to fill micronutrient gaps where populations struggle to access nutritious foods, which is especially important as population grow, live in more urban areas, and consume more processed foods rather than freshly grown foods.
Malnutrition among farmers and fishfolks is significant due to financial constraint in view of this, WIAD at the department of agriculture found it necessary to train the farmers on how to fortify their traditional delicacies with soybeans to reduce the cost of animal protein and improve balance diet consumption.
The main objective of this training is to address malnutrition and to cut down cost of purchase on animal protein.
The resource person trained the participants on the following topics.
2.0 Soybeans
Legumes are one of the world’s most important sources of food supply especially in the developing countries in terms of food, energy as well as nutrients. It has been recognized as an important source of protein and in some cases oil. As a legume, soybeans are an important global crop that provides oil and protein for users. It is the richest sources of protein among the plant foods.
The seeds vary in shape and colour depending on the cultivar. In shape, they can be spherical to flatten while the colour varies from white, yellow and brown to black. It chemical composition on an average dry matter basis is about 40% of protein and 20%of oil (O.E. Adelakum et al.,: 2013).
3.0 Nutritional value of soybeans
Soybean contains all the essential amino acids, similar to those found in meat. Soybean also contains phospholipids, vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, it is high in fiber and phytoestrogens, low in saturated fat, cholesterol and lactose free and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.
4.0 Utilization of soybeans
Soybeans can be processed into soy milk, soy curds, and cheese. It is also used to produce soy sauce use comprehensively in cooking and as a sauce. Soybean are also used for candies and ice cream and soybean flour which could be mixed with wheat flour to produce a wide variety of baked goods such as bread and biscuits. Soybean oil is used for edible purposes, particularly as a cooking, and salad oil and for manufacture of margarine.
5.0 Practical Demonstration of traditional delicacy with soybeans
The participants were taken through the three food groups which are Body Building Foods (animal and bean products), Energy Foods (starchy foods and sugars) and Protective Foods (fruits and vegetables) and were advised to consume fruits daily.
The farmers were engaged in cooking various types of foods which were fortified with soybeans. The following foods were fortified with soybean;
- Banku
- Palava sauce
- Okro stew
- Gravy
(ii) resource persons educating the participants
The participants were also taught how to prepare soy milk. They were advised to incorporate soy beans in their meals in order to attain a balanced diet.
6.0 Conclusion
The training was successful, well attended and participated. Farmers really interacted and learnt a lot from the training. The total number of participants was Seven-five (75) made up of Twenty-two (22) males and Fifty-five (55) females.
Soy beans can be promoted because of its positive effect on nutritional enhancement on different fortified food products.
Reference
- E. Adelakum, K.G. Duodu, E. Buys and B.F. Olanipekun., 2013. Potential Use of Soybean Flour (Glycine max) in Food Fortification.
LeKMA SCORES 94% IN 2021 DPAT ASSESSMENT
The Municipal Chief Executive of LEDZOKUKU Municipal Assembly has congratulated the Assembly staff for successfully completing the 2021 DPAT assessment process .
Hon. Mordecai Quarshie reiterated his trust in the staff of the Assembly and said ” the calliber of staff that I have, I shall surely succeed “
Hon. Mordecai Quarshie said this at an exit conference on Thursday at the Assembly Hall.
The staff of LEDZOKUKU Municipal Assembly were taken through the 2021 DPAT assessment process and came out successfully with 94 percent which was highly commendable.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 28th July 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly
LeKMA ELECTS PRESIDING MEMBER
LeKMA ELECTS PRESIDING MEMBER
Assembly members in the Ledzokuku Municipality today held elections to choose a new presiding member. The Hon. Rev. Richard Ayerh Annang, was re-elected after a first two (2) year term. He was contested by Hon. Linda Daad but their fellow members voted massively for him. The re-elected Presiding Member was sworn in soon after the elections by the Ledzokuku Magistrate Judge. When he resumed his seat as the PM at the gathering, Hon. Rev. Annang expressed his appreciation to all who were present, staff members at LeKMA and called for unity to work for the betterment of Ledzokuku.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee meeting on 21st July 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
2ND QUARTER BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
The Budget Department of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly held their 2nd Quarter Budget meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the Municipal Assembly hall. The coordinating Director for the municipal, Eng. John Tsikor was the chairperson for this meeting. In attendance were, Mrs Patience Dogbey Danku, head of the budget\rating unit, staff of the budget\rating unit, Director of health, social welfare and community development, finance officer, head of MIS(Management Information Systems) etc.
Mrs Patience D. Danku, took the staff present through the agenda below…..
- Reading and confirmation of previous minutes
- Matters arising
- Discussion of 2022 Revised Revenue & Expenditure Budget.
- Discussion of strategies to achieve Revenue target for 2022
- Other matters
LeKMA CELEBRATES EID UL – ADHA
As part of the EID UL – ADHA celebration, the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly donated a Cow and Cash to our Moslem brothers and Sisters thru’ the Teshie Iman, the Nasara Coordinator and the Hon. Assembly member for Northern and Southern sector (Zongo).
The Municipal Coordinating Director together with the Municipal Finance Officer, donating on behalf of the MCE.
Happy Eid Mubarak
….may Allah accept all our prayers
….may Allah accept all our prayers
LeKMA HOLDS SECOND QUARTER AND ANNUAL REVIEW MUNICIPAL PLANNING CO-ORDINATING UNIT MEETING (MPCU)
A Second Quarter MPCU meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022. The meeting which took place at the Assembly Hall saw the attendance of the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor and some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly. The matters discussed at the meeting included revision of 2022 Annual Action Plan and presentation by Departments and Units on 2022 implemented programmes and projects.
In support of this year’s Green Ghana Day Celebration from the 10th June 2022 to 30th June 2022 the Ledzokuku National Disaster Management Organization collaborated with the Municipal Assembly to distribute and plant additional trees within the Municipality to achieve the agenda of planting Twenty Million trees and the benefits associated with it.
SECOND QUARTER MUNICIPAL PLANNING CO-ORDINATING UNIT (MPCU) MEETING
The Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit (MPCU), a statutory body of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LeKMA) held its second quarter meeting on Tuesday, June 28 2022 at the Municipal Assembly hall, Teshie.
The meeting, which saw the quarterly discussions and assessments of progress reports based on Action Plan and Activities of all Departments/Units of the Assembly was attended by all Heads of the various departments/units.
Heads of Department as well as representatives of Units took turns to give presentations of their progress of work.
Assessments and questions were asked to ascertain the presentation delivered by the various heads on their progress of work.
Below is the agenda discussed during the meeting;
- Review of previous minutes
- Revision of 2022 Annual Action Plan
- Presentation by Departments and Units on 2022 implemented programmes and projects
- Any Other Business
The Municipal Development Planning Officer charged the various officers to deliver these documents on time to facilitate its progress and onward forwarding to the regional coordinating council on time
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 16th June 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
Stakeholder sensitisation Ceremony to commemorate 2022 world day against Child Labour
Stakeholder sensitisation Ceremony was held by Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly to commemorate 2022 world day against Child Labour.
The Ceremony was attended by School Children, Assembly members, Teachers and other identifiable groups.
Activities held to mark the day included street processions through the principal streets of Teshie by School Children and messages from resource persons.
The resource persons were Madam Elizabeth Akabonbire Assistant Chief Labour officer, an officer from DOVVSU Municipal Director of Education.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Mordecai Quarshie who delivered the closing remarks said the Assembly is doing all it can to stop all forms of child Labour and child abuse.
He said the Assembly had taken a decision to support girls who were raped by paying their hospital bills.
He appealed to parents to provide for their children and not to engage them in harmful child Labour.
STAKEHOLDER SENSITISATION CEREMONY WAS HELD BY LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
Stakeholder sensitisation Ceremony was held by Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly to commemorate 2022 world day against Child Labour.
The Ceremony was attended by School Children, Assembly members, Teachers and other identifiable groups.
Activities held to mark the day included street processions through the principal streets of Teshie by School Children and messages from resource persons.
The resource persons were Madam Elizabeth Akabonbire Assistant Chief Labour officer, an officer from DOVVSU Municipal Director of Education.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Mordecai Quarshie who delivered the closing remarks said the Assembly is doing all it can to stop all forms of child Labour and child abuse.
He said the Assembly had taken a decision to support girls who were raped by paying their hospital bills.
He appealed to parents to provide for their children and not to engage them in harmful child Labour.
Green Ghana Day
Green Ghana Day
In connection with the second edition of the national tree planting Exercise, dubbed “Green Ghana Day”, the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly held a ceremony today at the Southern cluster of schools, Teshie. The event was to educate students about the essence of tree planting.
The M.C.E with a host of other dignitaries planted seedlings on the compound of the school and later went to plant some more at the 48 Regiment schools, Teshie Military barracks.
The target of the “Green Ghana Day 2022” is to plant at least 20 million trees nationwide, all in an effort to impact climate change positively.
Green Ghana Day
In connection with the second edition of the national tree planting Exercise, dubbed “Green Ghana Day”, the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly held a ceremony today at the Southern cluster of schools, Teshie. The event was to educate students about the essence of tree planting.
The M.C.E with a host of other dignitaries planted seedlings on the compound of the school and later went to plant some more at the 48 Regiment schools, Teshie Military barracks.
The target of the “Green Ghana Day 2022” is to plant at least 20 million trees nationwide, all in an effort to impact climate change positively.
LeKMA DEMOLISHES UNAUTHOURISED STRUCTURES AT MANET JUNCTION
A demolition exercise was carried out this morning by the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly to remove structures at Manet Junction on the Spintex Road in Accra, to pave way for the construction of an overpass to connect the Teshie Link Road to East Legon and it’s environs.
Barely two weeks ago, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Henry Quarety, led a team to demolish wooden and metal structures that occupied the area to prepare it for the road construction. But these squatters are back to encroach.
Today’s exercise was sanctioned by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Mordecai Quarshie who was accompanied by officers of the Works department at LeKMA and some police officers from the Okpoi Gonno District
REPORT ON THE CELEBRATION OF WORLD MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY AT OREILLY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
The Community Development Unit of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly in collaboration with the Ledzokuku Municipal Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) organized a seminar on Personal and Menstrual Hygiene in Commemoration of the World Menstrual Hygiene Day, 2022 on the theme “making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030” with support from Sunda Ghana Limited distributors of Softcare sanitary pads.
The Ledzokuku Municipal Education Director Mr. Victor N. Tawiah gave the key note address, where he encouraged to students to maintain the highest form of personal hygiene both during their periods and off periods. He encouraged students not to stay away from school during their periods as draws back their academic’s efforts but resort to the use of sanitary pads and modern materials aimed at keeping them clean to enable them attend classes.
As part of the celebration students were taken through basic personal hygiene principals and safe and effective ways of using and disposing off sanitary pads by Mrs. Sheila Arthur, a senior staff of the LeKMA Hospital Antenatal Unit.
On behalf of Sunda Ghana Limited the Unit Head of the Department of Community Development Madam Genevieve Ofosu-Amaah made a donation of boxes of sanitary pads to students of both Oreilly Senior High School and Teshie Presby Senior High School.
The Assistant headmistress of Oreilly Senior High School, Madam Rabiatu Asimiru was full of praise for the organizers for hosting the World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebrations in her school and thanked Sunda Ghana Limited for donating sanitary pads to students of both Oreilly and Teshie Presby Senior High Schools. She encouraged other organizations to emulate the kind gesture exhibited by Sunda Ghana Limited by supporting Oreilly Senior High School and other schools within the municipality.
The programme was held at the Oreilly Senior High School, Okpoi Gonno Teshie. In attendance were students and staff of Oreilly Senior high school and Teshie Presby Senior High School. Other dignitaries that graced the occasion included Staff of Community Development Unit, Municipal School Health Education Programme (SHEP) Officer Madam Patience Adams-Brown, Municipal Special Education Officer Ms. Elizabeth Akrong, and Municipal Early Childhood Education Officer Mrs. Priscilla Apronti.
The celebration was interspersed with poetry recitations by Yasmine Donkor a student of Oreilly Senior High School.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee meeting on 26th May 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LeKMA 1st Ordinary General Assembly Meeting
Earlier today, a general assembly was held at the Assembly Hall of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly office. It was the first meeting for this year 2022. Those who were in attendance included the Member of Parliament for the Ledzokuku Constituency, Honourable Benjamin Ayiku, the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Coordinating Director of LeKMA, the Presiding Member of the Assembly, Assemblymen within the Municipality and heads of departments at LeKMA.
Discussions touched on maintenance of streetlights, tackling the menace of stray animals, prostitution and drug abuse especially under aged children , and others. Solutions were suggested and they were noted to be implemented to ensure the development of the Municipality
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 19th May 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LeKMA HOLDS CORE MANAGEMENT MEETING
A Core Management meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on Monday. The meeting which took place at the Assembly’s conference room saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honourable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor and some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly.
The matters discussed at the meeting included environmental health issues and progress made by the MIS unit on the property rate bills.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee meeting on 3oth April 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 28th April 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee meeting on 28th April 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
Sensitization exercise organized by the Natonal disaster Management organization on floods, fire safety and climate change at Lascala Market, Tso eshi market Adoemli, Demo, Mangoaese, Tse Teshie Zongo and other part of the municipality. The organization sensitized markets women, food vendors, on fire and climate change related disasters. Again, similar public awareness campaign programmes were organized for the inhabitants of Teshie, especially, landlords, landladies, tenants and residents, stressing more on the hazards associated with inferior and poor wiring of electrical fittings in homes and the effects of open burning.
LeKMA HOLDS CORE MANAGEMENT MEETING
A Core Management meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was held on Monday. The meeting which took place at the Assembly’s conference room saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honourable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ing. John Tsikor and some key heads of Departments and Units at the Assembly. The matters discussed at the meeting included Child Welfare Clinics, distribution of 2022 bills, revenue mobilization and furnishing of the Zonal Councils.
1ST QUARTER BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
The Budget Department of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly held their 1st Quarter Budget meeting on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the Municipal Assembly hall. The coordinating Director for the municipal, Eng. John Tsikor was the chairperson for this meeting. In attendance were, Mrs Patience Dogbey Danku, head of the budget\rating unit, staff of the budget\rating unit, Director of health, social welfare and community development, finance officer, head of MIS(Management Information Systems) etc.
Mrs Patience D. Danku, took the staff present through the agenda below…..
- Reading and confirmation of previous minutes
- Matters arising
- Discussion of Budget performance for 2021 against 2020
- Analysis between 2022 and 2021 first quarter performance
- Other matters
14 FARMERS TO BE COMPENSATED AFTER BIRD FLU INFECTION
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Ghana), through the Municipal Agriculture office of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly presented certificates to 14 farmers in the municipality today, Thursday 7th April, 2022.
These farmers whose poultry were affected by the Avian Influenza, also known as Bird Flu in the years 2021 and 2022 are being compensated for the inconveniences caused by the outbreak of the disease.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Honourable Mordecai Quarshie who presented the certificates to the farmers, expressed his sympathy with them. The farmers were also appreciative of the gesture
FIRST QUARTER MUNICIPAL PLANNING CO-ORDINATING UNIT (MPCU) MEETING
The Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit (MPCU), a statutory body of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LeKMA) held its first quarter meeting on Wednesday, March 30 2022 at the Municipal Assembly hall, Teshie.
The meeting, which saw the quarterly discussions and assessments of progress reports based on Action Plan and Activities of all Departments/Units of the Assembly was attended by all Heads of the various departments/units.
Heads of Department as well as representatives of Units took turns to give presentations of their progress of work.
Assessments and questions were asked to ascertain the presentation delivered by the various heads on their progress of work.
Below is the agenda discussed during the meeting;
- Review of previous minutes
- PowerPoint presentation of first quarter activities by Departments and Units
- Any other business
The Municipal Development Planning Officer charged the various officers to deliver these documents on time to facilitate its progress and onward forwarding to the regional coordinating council on time
In the organization’s pursuit to protect and promote health of workers by preventing and controlling occupational diseases, accidents and eliminating occupational factors and conditions Factories and restaurants were sensitized on Occupational health and safety 7th March 2022 to 15th March 2022 and on the 10th August 2022 to 19th August 2022 in communities such as Accra Tema road, Century Road, Manet Junction, etc.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 16th March 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
Interaction with market women
Another successful event it was earlier today. In attendance to interact with the Honourable M.C.E and the Assembly were the Assembly-woman for the area, Hon. Korley Veronica Lamptey, the Teshie Market queen, some market women, taxi drivers and residents.
INAUGURATION OF “1D1F” DISTRICT IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT TEAM AT LEKMA
The Honourable Municipal Chief Executive, Mordecai Quarshie today inaugurated a “One District One Factory” District Implementation Support Team as part of government’s initiative to transform Ghana’s industrial sector.
Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly hosted the ceremony with the Municipal Coordinating Director, Municipal Physical Planning Officer, Presiding Member of Ledzokuku, Municipal Procurement Officer, Municipal Agriculture Director, representatives from the Traditional Council, Electricity Company of Ghana, Foods and Drugs Authority, Ghana Enterprise Agency and other representatives in attendance. Also in attendance was the Honourable Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku Constituency, Benjamin Ayiku Narteh.
Fine Foods Industries, represented by its Chief Executive Officer and Marketing Director, were invited to introduce their business to the team for the needed support to benefit the municipality according to the concept of the “1D1F” policy.
The Honourable M.C.E, who chaired the function spoke on the need for such a policy by government and urged members of the team to support this initiative
Stakeholder Engagement at Martey Tsuru
As part of the ongoing stakeholder engagement with people within electoral areas in the Ledzokuku municipality, the Assembly were at the doorstep of Martey Tsuru area. The Honourable M.C.E, Mr. Mordecai Quarshie went on a usual tour of the area with heads of departments accompanied by the Assemblywoman. After, the community showed up in their numbers to interact with the Assembly. Their concerns were mainly about a construction of a market and public toilet for the area. The. Assembly promised to consider that and work on it.
LeKMA organizes 65th Independence Anniversary Celebration
HURRAY!!! Ghana, Our Motherland Turns 65.
To mark Ghana’s 65th anniversary of independence, the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly organized a parade to celebrate the occasion in a beautiful style.
The event brought together contingents from various schools in the municipality; ranging from kindergarten to senior high school cadets, who marched past the dignitaries in attendance at the Teshie Camp ‘2’ School park.
This year’s independence day celebration, on a national level was dubbed “Working Together, Bouncing Back Together.” Some distinguished guests present at the parade were the Honourable Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Mordecai Quarshie, the Honourable Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku, Mr. Benjamin Narteh Ayiku, the Chief of Teshie, leaders of the Traditional Council, senior officers of the different security agencies within the district, and heads from the Assembly.
The pupils and students of schools that formed the contingents displayed well rehearsed marching skills, from which some were awarded. In the kindergarten department, Wajir Central KG came first, followed by Northern Cluster KG and Salem KG respectively. The primary department saw Pat Academy take first place with Teshie North Methodist in second and LeKMA ‘5’ & ‘9’ Schools in third places. LeKMA ‘12’ School was adjudged the best in the Junior High School category, as King David School and Krobor J.H.S were second and third respectively. For the Senior High School division,Teshie Technical Center came first, second was O’Rielly S.H.S and third Teshie Presby. The best two cadets corps were O’Rielly S.H.S, first and Teshie PRESEC second.
In all, it was a colourful celebration of patriotism for our dear mother Ghana and the hope to see her become great and strong in all sectors especially education which is the key to the success of any country.
Presentation to PWDs in LeKMA
The Municipal Chief Executive for Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, Honourable Mordecai Quarshie presented an amount of Ghc 53,000.00 to 51 Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the Ledzokuku municipality at a short ceremony at the premises of the Assembly on Friday, 11th February, 2022.
SOD CUTTING CEREMONY FOR 18-CLASSROOM BLOCK FOR TESHIE PRESBY SENIOR HIGH
Honourable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Executive of the Teshie municipality, earlier today cut the sod to begin the first phase of the construction of a three (3) storey, 18-unit classroom block for the benefit of Teshie Presbyterian Senior High School at Teshie Salem.
The M.C.E appreciated his predecessor Mrs. Evelyn Twum-Gyamerah’s efforts to begin such a project and mentioned it is to cater for the ‘Free SHS’ programme. He added that a lot will be done to make education attractive again by tackling issues confronting schools in the municipality.
The headmistress of the school thanked LeKMA for choosing the school to embark on such a project for them
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee meeting on 2nd March 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 24th February 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Technical Sub-Committee meeting on 17th February 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
Durbar by the Ministry of Roads and Highways
A durbar was held by the Ministry of Roads and Highways acting through the Department of Urban Roads to discuss with stakeholders about the completion of the La Beach Road Project.
In attendance were the traditional leaders, clergy, property owners, traders and residents of Teshie, who sort to know more about the construction of the Accra-Tema Beach road through the Teshie Township and how it may affect them.
The Honourable Municipal Chief Executive of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, Mordecai Quarshie and Director of Department of Urban Roads addressed all who were present on the scope of the project. Afterwards, the public were allowed to asked questions which were clarified by those in charge of the road project.
Stakeholder Engagement at South Teshie Nungua Estates
It was the turn of the community members of South Teshie Nungua Estates to share in the vision of the Honourable M.C.E of Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly. Proceedings went on as planned and those who attended were glad to engage with the Assembly.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE INSPECTION
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LEKMPC) Holds A Technical Sub-Committee Inspection on 8th February, 2022
The inspection which took place on various locations such as South Teshie, Obediben, North-West Teshie, Hedzoleman, North Teshie and East Airport.
And supervised by the Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
UPDATE ON ROAD WORKS
Regarding the subject matter of the state of roads within the Municipality, the Assembly working together with the Department of Urban Roads is taking steps to ensure that our roads are well-maintained and improved in the following ways :
1. POTHOLE PATCHING AND RESHAPING (SHORT TERM MEASURES)
To immediately improve conditions bitumen sealed road (tarred roads) in Teshie are being tackled firstly by patching potholes to immediately improve riding conditions.
Roads that have been worked on already include King Kotey Street, Adjormang Roundabout to Tsuibleoo Last Stop, First Junction to Adjormang roundabout)
The exercise will continue throughout this year in other areas like Tsuibleoo, Manna Road, Ford School Road, Bush Road, Teshie Nungua Estates and Greda Estates.
Selected earth (untarred roads) in places like Alloway, Malik, Okpoigonno, Demo, Bush Road, Tebibiano will be reshaped throughout the year, beginning this month (January) to provide immediate improvement to residents
2. ONGOING DRAIN AND ROAD WORKS AT TEBIBIANO (CALVARY, FLODAN SCHOOLS AREA) AND OKPOIGONNO
Construction of drains is currently undergoing at Tebibiano and in the Okpoigonno area as part of the reconstruction of roads in these areas.
3. 10KM ASPHALT OVERLAY OF TESHIE ROADS (MEDIUM TERM MEASURES)
The Department of Urban Roads (DUR) plans to undertake ten kilometres (10km) asphalt overlays on selected key roads across the municipality within this year 2022.
4. 44KM OF ROADS TO BE CONSTRUCTED (NEW PROJECT)
Forty-four kilometres (44km) of key roads covering area of the municipality have been awarded on Contract by the Ministry of Roads and Highways are expected to be fully constructed, including drains, filling and bitumen surfacing, beginning this year.
This is a key project and is expected to vastly improve roads across the municipality.
5. STALLED PROJECTS
The Assembly is working with the Department of Urban Roads and the Hydrological Services Department to ensure that road and drainage projects that are moving at a slow pace or have stalled completely are restarted and completed
Awareness on Operation Clean Your Frontage
Awareness on “Operation Clean Your Frontage” which is a project aimed at making Accra one of the cleanest cities in Africa was on Wednesday launched in the Ledzokuku Municipality.
Today, a pilot was carried out to demonstrate how health inspectors will go about their duties beginning February 1st, 2022. An unclean surrounding would attract a fine.
All are encouraged to do their best to keep their environment clean at all times.
Stakeholder Engagement at Sutsurunor Electoral Area
In the absence of the Honourable M.C.E of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. Tsikor, led the team from the Assembly to meet the community members of Sutsurunor Electoral Area.
The M.C.D presented the six (6) areas of focus for LeKMA that is Sanitation, Security, Health, Education and Discipline under the new M.C.E to the people, and as usual their concerns were taken to be worked on in the earliest possible time.
Stakeholder Engagement at Okesekor
The people of Okesekor met with the Municipal Coordinating Director at the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly for a stakeholder engagement. He led the various heads of departments from the Assembly on behalf of the Honourable M.C.E. It was a beautiful sight to see as the Assembly’s objectives were shared with community members, and they also make known their concerns. These were all geared towards making LeKMA work.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEKMPC) HOLDS A SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Ledzokuku Municipal Planning Committee (LeKMPC) holds a Spatial Planning Committee meeting on 27th January 2022. The meeting which took place at the conference hall/assembly hall saw the attendance of the M.C.E, Honorable Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Director, Engr. John Tsikor, Secretary of the Spatial Planning, key members of the committee and some members of the heads of departments and units of the assembly.
Cleanup Exercise at Accra Mall
In line with the M.C.E of Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, Hon. Mordecai Quarshie’s vision on sanitation, a clean-up exercise is been carried out around the Accra Mall and along the Spintex Road by the Municipal Environmental Health Officers of LeKMA.
Stakeholder Engagement at Akro East
After a tour of the Akro East area, with heads of departments from LeKMA and the Assemblyman, the Honourable M.C.E sat with members of the community to outline his objectives and listen to their concerns and suggestions.
Hon. Mordecai Quarshie spoke more about sanitation, which was the major issue the community raised. The head of the Municipal Environmental Health department promised to tackle that as soon as possible.
Scenes from the Honourable M.C.E’s meeting with the people of Aborle Bu.
“Vision without action is merely a dream.” For this reason, the Honourable M.C.E was with the Aborle Bu Electoral Area to interact and invite them to help make LeKMA work.
DISABILITY FUND INAUGRATION
The Municipal Chief Executive for Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly Hon. Mordecai Quarshie on the 13th of January, 2022 inaugurated the disability fund management committee of the assembly. The committee is to coordinate all disability issues in the Municipality and to ensure that, poverty is minimized among all people living with disability. (PWDS) particularly those outside the formal sector and enhance their social image through dignified Labour. The seven member committee was chaired by Hon. Saint Kabu, social services subcommittee chairman. Others are Miss Vida Adzomain, District Director of social Welfare, Mr. Bernard Laryea, District representative, National Council for persons with disability, Madam Sandra Baako, representative Finance department. The rest are Miss Christiana Akonno, representative of central administration and Elizabeth Akrong representing department of education (special education). Present at the ceremony was the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. John Tsikor
Stakeholder Engagement at Agblezaa
Earlier today, the community members of Agblezaa Electoral Area had their turn to engage with the Honourable MCE, Mr. Mordecai Quarshie on how stakeholders may help LeKMA work.
Stakeholder Engagement at Tsuibleoo South
Yesterday at the Arise for Christ Church, the maiden stakeholder engagement begun with residents of Tsuibleoo South.
The MCE shared his vision dubbed: MAKE LeKMA WORK Project. This project has four areas These are;
Sanitation, Security, Education, Health and Discipline. To make LeKMA work, some sacrifices must be made thus, the MCE pleaded with residents to support the Assembly not the wrongdoers. The MCE also indicated that from time to time the Assembly will be brought to the doorsteps of residents so to enhance the relationship.
The residents had the opportunity to raise key issues affecting them. It is noteworthy that Drains, Roads and Bridges are their major issues.
In response, the MCE promptly tasked the Roads Engineer, Works Engineer and Physical planning to mark all encroached houses and properties to pave way for demolishing works so that the Assembly from March will start work on drains and bridges within the electoral area. Abotsi Hanya Road Extension hopefully will be constructed for the good people of Tsuibleoo South.
LeKMA is working for you and with you to serve you
Stakeholder Engagement at Tsuibleoo North
Tsuibleoo North’s stakeholder engagement with the Honourable MCE of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly was a success, as community members interacted with Mr. Mordecai Quarshie and the heads of departments at the assembly.
The MCE, made known his vision of making LeKMA work to those in attendance, who commended him for such an initiative. They took turns to ask questions and make suggestions on Sanitation, Security, Drains and Road Safety, which were received in good faith.
INTER-SERVICE AND SECTORIAL COLLABORATION MEETING
On Tuesday 21st December,2021 the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly held its maiden meeting on inter- service and sectorial collaboration with a call on stakeholders to work together to improve upon service delivery at the Municipal level.
The purpose of the inter-service collaboration is to facilitate unity of effort, achieve common objectives, provide common understanding, and develop an effective local platform to work.
In a welcome address, the Municipal Chief Executive for LeKMA Hon. Modecai Quarshie said
a lot has to be done Interms of assisting each other as a body and collaborating practically for the betterment of the Assembly.
He said stakeholders can achieve collaboration and co-operation through networking communication, co-ordination of functions and resources
INTER-SERVICE AND SECTORIAL COLLABORATION MEETING On Tuesday 21st December,2021 the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly held its maiden meeting on inter- service and sectorial collaboration
INTER-SERVICE AND SECTORIAL COLLABORATION MEETING
On Tuesday 21st December,2021 the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly held its maiden meeting on inter- service and sectorial collaboration with a call on stakeholders to work together to improve upon service delivery at the Municipal level.
The purpose of the inter-service collaboration is to facilitate unity of effort, achieve common objectives, provide common understanding, and develop an effective local platform to work.
In a welcome address, the Municipal Chief Executive for LeKMA Hon. Modecai Quarshie said
a lot has to be done Interms of assisting each other as a body and collaborating practically for the betterment of the Assembly.
He said stakeholders can achieve collaboration and co-operation through networking communication, co-ordination of functions and resources.
Zoom Lion Ghana has presented a refuse compactor to Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly – LEKMA to aid operation clean your frontage initiative.
Operation clean your frontage is an initiative of the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Henry Quartey to keep Accra clean.
The formal presentation was made by Greater Accra Regional Manageress of Zoom Lion, Madam Elizabeth Kofie to the Assembly at a short ceremony.
The compactor was received by Ledzokuku Municipal Chief Executive Mordecai Quarshie. Present at the Ceremony was Mr. John Tsikor, Municipal Coordination Director.
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY ORGANIZES STAFF DURBAR
On Tuesday 7th December, 2021, the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly held a staff durbar on the premises of the assembly’s office to introduce the new Municipal Chief Executive, Honourable Mordecai Quashie to the entire staff and also discuss issues affecting the municipality.
The M.C.E, in his remarks outlined his vision for the assembly and promised improvements in areas that have fallen short. To ensure this happens, Hon. Quashie inaugurated five (5) teams namely Sanitation Committee, Municipal Security Fund Committee, IGF Technical Committee, Building Permit Audit Committee and Stakeholder Engagement Committee.
Time was given to assembly members to ask questions and give suggestions on matters hindering the efforts of members as they work to bring about progress.
The durbar was successful and members were glad to be a part of it. They committed to work with the M.C.E to make LEKMA one of the best, if not the best municipal assembly in Ghana.
HONOURABLE BENJAMIN AYIKU NARTEH GIVES SPEECH ON THE CELEBRATION OF 2021’S ‘FARMERS DAY’
HONOURABLE BENJAMIN AYIKU NARTEH’S SPEECH ON THE CELEBRATION OF ‘FARMERS DAY’ ON DECEMBER 3RD, 2021
Good morning, Chairperson, the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Mordecai Quashie, Nii M333, Naa M333,our hardworking farmers, distinguished colleagues,ladies, and gentlemen, all protocols duly observed.
I am delighted to be here this morning, and to be in the company of the men and women whose everyday labour feeds us, keeps us alive, and contributes significantly to the growth of our nation. We cannot fulfil the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 2, which asks us to develop sustainable solutions to eradicate hunger in all its manifestations by 2030, ensure food security, and enhance nutrition, without the labour of our farmers and fisherfolk.
With agriculture employing the majority of Ghanaians, a day set aside to commemorate their accomplishments is well-deserved and let me encourage our farmers and fisher-folk of my continuous support and solidarity with them.
Ladies and gentlemen, the subject for this year’s celebration, “Planting for Food and Jobs: Consolidating Food Systems in Ghana,” puts a responsibility on all of us to work together to guarantee that all resources are available to enhance food systems in the nation. Prior to 2017, the sector’s performance has been unpredictable, with a 0.8 percent growth rate in 2011, one of the lowest in contemporary times. It improved, marginally, to 3.1 percent in 2016, and no finer narrative could be told. This might be related to the insufficiency of modern agricultural techniques, indicating the need for us all to work together to improve food production in Ghana.
However, this is not the major reason we have convened here today
The major purpose for our convening here today is to honour and thank the hardworking farmers of our constituency. As the one famous person said, “if you ate today, thank a farmer and a fisherman,” and I personally want to thank the farmers and our fisherfolks of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly for their hard work and dedication
Gentlemen and Ladies, I want for all of us here to pause for a minute of silence to remember our friends and family who have died at sea in the last year. May their souls rest in perfect peace.
I want to stress that I am aware of some of the difficulties that farmers and fisherfolk have in carrying out their responsibilities in this constituency, particularly the fisher men. I use this opportunity to convey my condolences to the families who have lost loved ones to the Teshie Landing beach, the Sangonaa. I want to assureall of us gathered here today, that I have initiated the necessary steps, by filing a question to the minister responsible for TRANSPORT, regards concerns over the positioning of the breakwater project at the Sangonaa. With the hope that he can provide answers that should address the concerns of the people.
Let me repeat that no one, especially our fisher folks, no one must lose a life on the sea. It is a disaster that should not have happened and we shall do everything possible to prevent any future occurrence.(REPEAT AGAIN)
I’d like to conclude by thanking and applauding our farmers and fishermen of Ledzokuku their outstanding response to the Government’s “Planting for Food and Jobs” campaign. An effort that has allowed our nation to not only expand food production, but also to export food to our neighbours for the first time in a long time. I encourage all partners to continue to collaborate closely with the government to ensure that the agriculture sector’s potential is fully realized for the benefit of the people of our nation. We will continue to work hard to restore agriculture’s pride of place in the nation and to guarantee that our farmers and fisherfolk are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. As a result, I am calling for even more support for this project and other agricultural initiatives as they develop
I must repeat what an honour it is to have been present today to address this great gathering and I thank you all for having me. May God bless our famers and fisherfolk, and may God bless us all, and our homeland Ghana, and make her great and strong.
Thank you
Overall Best Farmer award was presented to Mr. Daniel Ayetei Larsey
Overall Best Farmer award was presented to Mr. Daniel Ayetei Larsey, a 55 year old farmer who completed six form education in 1988 at West Africa Senior High School. Married with 3 children.
He started farming 28 years. His enterprise includes, Poultry, Pigs and Crops. Mr. Larsey is always willing to help people and enthused about his work.
The former MCE of Lekma, Hon Evelyn Naa Adjeley Twum-Gyamrah, officially handed over the administration of the Assembly to Hon. Mordecai Quarshie who now becomes the MCE of Lekma.
Today, 16th November, 2021, the former MCE of Lekma, Hon Evelyn Naa Adjeley Twum-Gyamrah, officially handed over the administration of the Assembly to Hon. Mordecai Quarshie who now becomes the MCE of Lekma.
The short ceremony took place at the Conference Room of the Assembly and was witnessed by the MCD, Mr Tsikor and the MFO, Mr. Lomotey.
Hon. Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah used the occasion to thank Management and Staff of the Assembly for their cooperation during her tenure. She pledged her total support for the new MCE and added, that her doors are always open.
On his part, Hon Mordecai thanked the former MCE for assuring him of her support.
A new era has dawned on the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly.
LEDZOKUKU COLLABORATES WITH ASK NANO TO ASSIST BUSINESSES
LEDZOKUKU COLLABORATES WITH ASK NANO TO ASSIST BUSINESSES
The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly in collaboration with a non- governmental organization (NGO) known as BRAVE has created a common platform to assist businesses, organizations and individuals to advertise their products.
The business organizations would enlist on the platform which will be powered by an App to advertise their business. The platform will help the Assembly to locate business operating in the Municipality for effective revenue mobilization.
Anytime you need a business you only go on “ASK Nano” to access the business and location to have your own discussions.
The platform is design in a way that business can create their own profile, post pictures and locations. It is free space where you can advertise your business.
According to the founder, Tracy Owusu Addo, the initiative is a social responsibility of BRAVE to support businesses and the Municipal Assembly
The Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. John Tsikor expressed his gratitude to the NGO and said it is a good opportunity for the Assembly to know the kind of businesses and their activities in Ledzokuku and it would assist the Assembly in revenue mobilization. “It is a way of creating indirect job for the Assembly and the community”, he stressed.
In another development, as part of the Let’s Make Greater Accra Work Agenda, a combined task force from Ayawaso North, La Dadekotopon and Ledzokuku Municipal Assemblies have begun demolition of unauthorised structures along the Tema motorway this afternoon.
In another development, as part of the Let’s Make Greater Accra Work Agenda, a combined task force from Ayawaso North, La Dadekotopon and Ledzokuku Municipal Assemblies have begun demolition of unauthorised structures along the Tema motorway this afternoon.
These unauthorised settlements have been pilfering electricity and water, and facilitating unauthorised entry and exit unto the motorway, causing motor accidents and creating insecurity.
INAUGURATION OF LEDZOKUKU HIV AND AIDS COMMITTEE
INAUGURATION OF LEDZOKUKU HIV AND AIDS COMMITTEE
The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has inaugurated a 9 member HIV/AIDS committee as required by the Ghana AIDS commission, act, 2016 an act of parliament.
The Ghana AIDS commission has adopted the United Nation (UN) sustainable development goal 3 to end AIDS infection by 2030. The 95-95-95 goal is expected to fast track targets which are to ensure that by 2025, 95 percent of all people infected with HIV should know their status, 95 percent of all people diagnosed to have HIV would receive sustained anti-retroviral therapy and 95 percent of people receiving anti-retroviral therapy would have viral load suppression.
The Ghana AIDS commission act 2016, act 938 is therefore required to constitute committees with provisions to safeguard the rights of persons living with HIV, establish HIV/AIDS funds and promote resource mobilization.
It is against this background that the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has constituted a 9 member HIV/AIDS committee to perform the functions of the aids commission and the regional coordinating council within the Municipality.
At the inaugural committee meeting of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, the Director general of the Ghana aids commission, Mr. kyeremeh Atuahene, in a speech read on his behalf by the director- Technical Services of the Ghana AIDS commission, Dr. Fred Nana Poku indicated that the achievement of the UN goals would need effective strengthening of resource mobilization, therefore government is working assiduously to establish the national HIV and aids funds to ensure that the national response is financially independent.
The activities of the Municipal HIV/AIDS committee is expected to reduce the rate of infections to the lowest minimum.
According to statistics, the current rate of HIV infections in the Municipality stands 1.5 percent and there is the need to reduce that to the lowest minimum. However, the Municipal Health Directorate has been facing challenges such as lack of funding for monitoring, lack of training of staff as well as lack of ARTs in some of the facilities.
The Municipal Health Director, also a member of the Ledzokuku HIV/AIDS committee, Ms. Jacqueline Sfarijlani, is therefore hopeful that the mandate and activities of the committee would go a long way to address the challenges affecting the Municipality in the management of HIV/AIDS.
The Municipal Chief Executive of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, Mrs. Evelyn Naa Adjeley Twum-Gyamrah is the Chaired the Committee. According to her, the committee is a crucial link in the implementation of the decentralized national HIV/AIDS strategy, therefore the need to have a better understanding of their roles to enable them perform effectively and efficiently for the betterment of the Municipality.
The 9 member committee was sworn in by the Her Lordship Mrs. Juliet Osei Boadu.
The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has presented Tables and chairs to the Educational Directorate.
The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has presented Tables and chairs to the Educational Directorate.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Mrs. Evelyn Naa Adjeley Twum Gyamrah who made the presentation said this is a top up to the earlier presentations. Present at the ceremony were the MCD , Ing John Tsikor and Municipal Director of Education , Mr. Victor Noye Tawiah who received the furniture with gratitude and assured the Assembly of proper care and maintenance to help in effectively discharging their educational duties.
INAUGURATION OF MUNICIPAL HEALTH COMMITTEE.
INAUGURATION OF MUNICIPAL HEALTH COMMITTEE. 26/8/2021
The Municipal Chief Executive of Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, Mrs. Evelyn Naa Adjeley Twum-Gyamrah has inaugurated the Municipal Health Committee of the Assembly at a brief Ceremony.
The committee was chaired by a medical officer and a former Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku, Hon Dr. Gladys Norley Ashitey.
Other members includes the following:
Abubakar S K Kartey –Imam Moslem Community
Michael Asempapa– Youth Health Aid International
Dr. Ninette Hayibor—Medical Superintendent MMH
Mr. Ebo Adoagyiri Hanson—Administrative Manager
Rev. Jerry A Adjei—Christian Council
Najet Vera Annewetey—Administrator, Biotic c Co LTD
Hon. Cephas Sowah—Traditional a Authority
Mad. Doris Lawoe—Assembly Rep
Dr. Akua Gyimah Asante Ag Medical Sup
Mad. Christiana Akunnor—Assembly Rep
Dr. Jacqueline Sfarijlani—Municipal Health Director
The Municipal Director of Health Services Dr. Jacqueline Sfarijlani made a presentation on the health status of the Municipality and it was discussed by members.
Mr. Ebo Adoagyiri Hanson is the secretary to the committee
THE MP FOR LEDZOKUKU, HON. BENJAMIN AYIKU NARTEH GAVE A SPEECH DURING THE PRESENTATION OF THE FOOD ITEMS DONATED BY THE LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY LED BY THE MCE (HON. EVELYN NAA ADJELEY TWUM-GYAMRAH) TO THE FOLLOWING TESHIE CLANS
THE MP FOR LEDZOKUKU, HON. BENJAMIN AYIKU NARTEH GAVE A SPEECH DURING THE PRESENTATION OF THE FOOD ITEMS DONATED BY THE LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY LED BY THE MCE (HON. EVELYN NAA ADJELEY TWUM-GYAMRAH) TO THE FOLLOWING TESHIE CLANS;
1. KROBO
2. KLE MUSUM
3. AGBA WE
4. LENSHIE
5. GBUGBLA
AT THE SALEM SQUARE.
WELCOME ADDRESS BY HON. EVELYN NAA ADJELEY TWUM-GYAMRAH MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
WELCOME ADDRESS BY HON. EVELYN NAA ADJELEY TWUM-GYAMRAH MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
Gbetsoolor Nii Ashitey Akomfra III, Teshie Mantse; Elders of the Teshie Traditional Authority; Hon. Henry Quartey, Greater Accra Regional Minister, Member of Parliament; The Chief Director of the Regional Coordinating Council; The Municipal Coordinating Director, Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly; Niimei and Naamei, The Media; I greet you all.
Mii ha nyℇ fℇℇ afi
Afi oo Afi
Afi naa akpe wƆ
Afi aya ani eba nina wƆ
JƆƆmƆ hewale sheremƆ
Kunim yeli afee wƆ nƆ
Afi benℇ Teshie mℇi efee ekome ni wƆna toin jƆlℇ
Tswa ni omanye juro abla wƆ
Once again, another year has come, last year the First Lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo Addo was here to do the presentation of food items for the Homowo Festival on behalf of the President, His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo and the Government of Ghana. This year, we are fortunate to have another GaDangme royal in the person of Hon. Henry Quartey, the
Greater Accra Regional Minister together with the Assembly to do the presentation on behalf of the President and the Government of Ghana. Honourable Minister, oba kℇ nine kome, wƆ mli herebo kℇ nijii enyƆ welcome you to Teshie.
PEACE AND UNITY IN TESHIE
Teshie has been relatively peaceful till a few months ago.
Last week Monday, the rites for the Gbemlilaa was performed. As I speak now the ban on noise making and drumming has taken effect. However, the performing of this rite was done amidst tension and confusion. The large contingent of heavily armed Policemen that was deployed for this short ceremony to prevent possible clashes between the two factions in the Wulomo dispute, though was a positive move, at the same time, it marred
the beauty of this Gbemlilaa Ceremony. It has also put fear in the citizens as a result of “Landguards” that was deployed during the Gbemlilaa.
Hon. Minister, I am, therefore, appealing to the Regional Coordinating Council, the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, the Judiciary and other Stakeholders to help resolve the numerous disputes in the Teshie Traditional set up. As the MCE this appeal is very dear to my heart and I wish and hope, that by next year Homowo, all the disputes would be resolved.
At this stage, I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Teshie Mantse, Gbetsoolor Nii Ashitey Akomfra III restraining the other faction.
Otherwise, the calamity that would have befallen this town can never be told.
Thank you, Nii Gbetsoolor, indeed you have shown the way to peace.
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Some few weeks ago, the President spoke to the Nation about the rise in infection of the new Delta Covid-19 Variant. As a result, the Regional Coordinating Council has tasked all MMDA’S in the Greater Accra Region to enforce the observance of all the protocols to stop the spread of the virus. The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, has since the outbreak of the pandemic, distributed enough face masks, hand sanitizers, Veronica buckets and bowls, soaps and paper tissues to Schools, Markets, Churches,
Mosques, Lorry and Taxi Stations, Traditional Council and the General Public.
The Assembly has already embarked with the implementation and enforcement of the protocols. The Municipal Information Department has
routinely been educating the Public using radio and our information vans. Soon arrest and prosecution will start.
Within the past few weeks, there has been an outbreak of two deadly human viral disease-the Ebola in Ivory Coast and the Marburg Guinea all in West Africa. The symptoms are similar and are shown by fever and weakness. There is no treatment, therefore, its very fatal. The only way to prevent infection is by avoiding direct contact with bodily fluids of individual infected with the disease.
I am therefore, appealing to the general public to report persons with suspected symptoms to the nearest Health Facility to avoid widespread infection to the general public.
At this stage, I am making a passionate appeal to all residents in the Municipality to strictly abide by the Covid-19 protocols (vaccination) as we all know to prevent the spread of the virus and save lives.
SANITATION
Under the auspices of the GAMA Project, the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly provided a total of 600 household toilets in the year 2020 for the residents of Teshie. The project is on-going and a good number of beneficiaries have requested for household toilets to be constructed for them. Without doubt, this exercise has reduced the incidence of open defecation drastically in most affected places in the Municipality.
I also extend my appreciation to Religious bodies, Civil Society Organizations and Community-based Organizations (CBOs) who collaborate with the Assembly in organizing clean-up campaigns on various occasions.
I welcome you all to the presentation of food items to Chief and People Teshie for this year’s Homowo.
Afioo afi !!!
Security arrangements have been made for the Gbemlinlaa and kpokpoishwamor.
Yes indeed, Security arrangements have been made for the Gbemlinlaa and kpokpoishwamor. It’s rather unfortunate that this incident has brought shame to all Teshimei, irrespective of where you are located on this globe.
On the Tuesday, 27th August, the MUSEC met the following at the LeKMA Assembly Hall –
1. Reps from Nuumo Badu Odaano Odiapenser I
2. Reps from Nuumo Adjei Sankuma III.
(The above two are litigating over who is the rightful Wulomo)
3. Reps from the Teshie Mantse, Gbetsoolor Nii Ashitey Akomfra III.
4. The Head of Family, Ashia-we
5. Nii Cantreph alias Omega (a Tsie-we Elder)
The MCE, MCD, Police, Military, Fire Service, NADMO, BNI and other Directors were all present at this very important meeting.
I will not go too much into what transpired in the meeting, but these are decisions that were taken –
1. None of the two claimants to the Wulomo position would be allowed to perform the Gbemlinlaa on Monday, 9th August, 2021.
2. The Ashia-we Elders would solely perform the Gbemlinlaa.
(The above is a repeat of the decisions taken in 2019 for Gbemlinlaa)
*None of the claimants objected to the decisions taken by the MUSEC*
With regards to the rites performed at beach, none of the two prevented each other. Both performed after the other. There were no confrontations.
Yesterday’s clashes occurred after both factions had done their rites and had left the Sangonaa beach. During the meeting, both had indicated, that there would peace during the two rites at the beach and indeed they honoured their promise.
The clashes happened after the end of the rites in the late afternoon.
MUSEC anticipates, that the Gbemlinlaa, being an outdoor event can be explosive, even though both factions have been banned. As a result adequate security measures, including military backup have been put in place by the MUSEC chaired by the MCE, Hon Evelyn Naa Adjeley Twum-Gyamrah.
Teshimei, let’s pray for our dear town. This is not the time for the blame game but rather let us all rally behind our three Heads in Teshie – the Chief, MCE and the MP, that the trio, with our support and prayers can bring a definite end to the deteriorating reputation of Teshie.
The Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) in collaboration with the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly is leaving no stone unturned with regard to vital engagements with stakeholders to promote and ensure a peaceful environment for this year’s Homowo Celebration.
The Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) in collaboration with the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly is leaving no stone unturned with regard to vital engagements with stakeholders to promote and ensure a peaceful environment for this year’s Homowo Celebration.
To this end, it called on flag group leaders to make peace and security a priority prior to the Gbemlilaa, a traditional rite that precedes activities to earmark the celebration.
In attendance were the Municipal Chief Executive Mrs. Evlyn Naa Adjeley Twum-Gyamerah and the Coordinating Director. Also present were the security heads, that is the Greater Accra Regional Dep.Police Commander, Regional Police CID, Kpeeshi Divisional Commander, Teshie Military Command, and the convenor for the annual Homowo stakeholders meeting, Mr. Clement Kommey.
The Regional Commander cautioned individuals and groups who are used to perpetuating violence to desist from it and rather give peace a chance.
On his part, the Divisional Commander, urged the leaders to encourage their members to observe the COVID protocols, most especially the wearing of nose masks during the Kpashimo.
The Military command also used the occasion to appeal to the groups to desist from wearing military uniforms in their moments of celebration, reminding them that it is a serious offense punishable by law.
The Municipal Chief Executive advised the groups to bring back the love, pomp and pageantry that characterize such celebrations and also adhere to security protocols for the celebration. She reiterated the arrangement for the Gbemlilaa and called on all stakeholders to support the Ashia-We to perform the needed rites in anticipation of a successful celebration.
The people were thrilled with Homowo songs by Azin Kotoku and Kane.
Credit: Clement Kommey.
SESSIONAL ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY (LeKMA), HON. EVELYN TWUM-GYAMRAH, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2ND ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE SECOND ASSEMBLY OF LeKMA
SESSIONAL ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY (LeKMA), HON. EVELYN TWUM-GYAMRAH, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2ND ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE SECOND ASSEMBLY OF LeKMA, HELD ON THURSDAY,19TH JULY, 2021 AT THE MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY HALL, TESHIE-NUNGUA ESTATES.
HON. PRESIDING MEMBER
HON. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
HON. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS
MUNICIPAL CORDINATING DIRECTOR
DISTINGUISHED HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
DISTINGUISHED INVITED GUESTS
MEMBERS FROM THE MEDIA FRATERNITY
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
Once again, I have the single honour and duty to deliver my sessional address to this noble Assembly. I wish to welcome all participants most especially our special guests and Hon. Members to this session and to also express my sincere appreciation for your participation despite your busy schedules.
Hon. Presiding Member, my address will give an account on the state of affairs in the Municipality for proper evaluation of our performance in order to take stock of how we are faring as a Municipality. To this end Ladies and Gentlemen, my sessional address will highlight on the following areas; peace and security, human resource and capacity building, revenue mobilization and expenditure, revenue strategies, private sector participation in revenue mobilization, waste Management and Environmental Sanitation, Works and Projects, Roads, Development control, Education, Health, Agriculture, and the Physical Planning for your information and deliberation.
PEACE AND SECURITY
Hon. Presiding Member, the security situation within the Municipality has been relatively calm, with the exception of few incidents of thefts, drug peddling, prostitution, and the usual pockets of disputes among family members. The chieftaincy front has also remained relatively stable. The perennial problems associated with the traditional authorities are gradually being curtailed. I am hopeful that by the end of this year, most of the chieftaincy disputes would be resolved. The Homowo festival would be peacefully celebrated amidst the observance of all Covid- 19 protocols.
In respect to defiant acts and nefarious activities, Management has collaborated with the Police Service and demolished several structures that were being used as hideouts and play grounds for miscreants and prostitutes alike.
I wish to state that prior to that exercise, the activities of the miscreants and prostitutes posed serious security threat to the rest of the populace as reports of pickpocketing mobile phones and car snatching by prostitutes and their accomplices were constantly being lodged at the Teshie Police Station.
Cases of armed robbery have reduced to the barest minimum, while traffic situation on the main roads notwithstanding the ongoing major road construction have improved tremendously. There has been supply and installation of 11pieces of 10m galvanized steel poles and maintenance of 20 street lights in the Municipality to ensure that dark spots and flash points in the Municipality are provided with lights in order to deter miscreants from engaging in their nefarious activities.
Security agencies, particularly the Police High Command have remained vigilant and have been able to deal with the myriad of cases that have been reported. I wish to commend the security agencies for ensuring the safety of residents in the Municipality. I also wish to assure this august house that Management would continue to support the security agencies to discharge their duties efficiently and effectively.
HUMAN RESOURCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Hon. Presiding Member, the current staff strength of the Assembly is made up of 246 staff; this figure comprises of 145 GOG staff and 101 IGF staff. A number of officers have been posted to other sister assemblies while a few officers have also been posted to this assembly.
Hon. Presiding Member, Management is gradually strengthening the staff size of some Departments and Units to ensure they discharge their duties efficiently. We have also mapped out strategies to equip department and/or units with a number of logistics to aid them in the discharge of their duties.
Hon. Presiding Member, it is worth noting that a number of training and developmental programs have also been drawn for Hon. Assembly Members and Staff of the various Departments to upgrade their skills and build their capacity.
REVENUE MOBILIZATION AND EXPENDITURE
Hon. Presiding Member, the Assembly’s annual budgeted amount, thus; Internally Generated Fund (IGF) for the year 2021 was (GH¢5,600,000.40) and out of this figure, a total amount of (GH¢2,509,900.40) has been actualized as at June, 2021, thus; representing (50%).
Hon. Presiding Member, I wish to state that the entire revenue mobilization area could only be enhanced through co-operation, dedication, and commitment from Assembly Members, Staff and other stakeholders. I wish to call on all and sundry gathered here to fully commit yourselves in our revenue mobilization drive to enable the Assembly generate enough funds and achieve its developmental agenda.
REVENUE STRATEGIES
Hon. Presiding Member, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, undoubtedly, increased and reliable sources of revenue remain the surest way to bring development to the people.
Management of this Assembly has therefore adopted strategies that would boost revenue. They are as follows:
Review meetings with commissioned collectors to set realistic targets.
Enhance logistics required for the distribution of bills.
Identification and analysis of the causes of low collection of property rate.
Training of revenue mobilization task force/staff
Meetings with rate payers to build consensus on rate
Public education on revenue collection
PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN REV. MOBILIZATION
Hon. Presiding Member, as part of efforts to increase revenue mobilization in the Municipality, Management has engaged the private sector to amass revenue from signage, masts, bill board advertising. The private sector includes; Mannet Court, Absolute Media, Raddom Company Ltd. and Regimanuel Estates.
Hon. Presiding Member, it will interest you to know that Management has resolved the unhealthy boundary issues between us and our sister assemblies, Krowor and LADMA. Thus, revenue collectors are able to do their collection peacefully at Accra Mall.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION
Hon. Presiding Member, there have been periodic national sanitation and/or clean-up exercises and it has been quite successful.
Hon. Presiding Member, there has been massive construction of household toilets under the Greater Accra Metropolitan-Area Sanitation and Water Project (GAMA-SWP) in the Municipality and the response has been overwhelming. Under the GAMA project, a total of 728 household toilets out of a target of 1000 toilets were constructed in 2020. In 2021, out of a set target of 900 toilets have been constructed so far hoping to meet the targeted number by December, 2021.
The main motive of the environmental sanitation bye-laws is to ensure abatement of environmental nuisance and prosecution of offenders, of which 1,300 abatement notices have been served to indigenes who were found culpable. I will use this platform to admonish the entire Municipality to be compliant with the sanitary bye-laws.
WORKS AND PROJECTS
Hon. Presiding Member, during the period under review a lot of projects have been under taken with some ongoing and others at completed stages.
Amongst the completed projects are;
Completion of fence wall around LeKMA Head Office.
Rehabilitation of Teshie Salam Presby Primary and JHS School Block.
Rehabilitation of LeKMA 2 & 6 School Blocks
Rehabilitation of Camp 2 KG & JHS Block.
Re-painting and tiling of Assembly Hall at LeKMA Head office and construction of fence hall at Teshie Southern Cluster of Schools.
Construction of 3-storey office complex for LeKMA.
Construction of KG Block at Teshie Salam.
Construction of Foot Bridge at Teshie Aboma.
Fabrication and supply of 330 students’ tables and chairs; and 100 set of teachers’ tables and chairs.
Re-roofing of LeKMA Head Office Court Block.
Construction of fence wall around Teshie Presby SHS.
Construction of 6-Seater 10No. Squatting pour flush toilet.
No.16-Seater Squatting pour flush toilet at Wajir B JHS.
Construction of 2-Storey 12-Unit Classroom Block at Teshie Presby SHS.
Reconstruction of the Teshie London Foot Bridge.
Ongoing project; (almost completed)
Construction of 3-Storey 18-Unit Classroom Block with ancillary facilities
(Phase 1); Ground floor 6-Unit at Krobo 1 Basic School.
Phase 2 of construction of fence wall around Northern Cluster of schools
Completion of existing 2 storey building for Municipal Education Office.
External works for the Municipal Education Office.
ROADS
Hon. Presiding Member, Management has given priority to the road sub-sector since the provision of roads, drains and bridges play significant roles in opening up the local economy. In light of this, the Municipal Roads Department has undertaken the following projects;
Ongoing projects – sea lady, Malik, Baptist Area at Tebibiano
Construction of Box-Culvert at Teshie Demo.
Drainage and gravel work at Teshie Demo.
Re-construction of Foot Bridge at Teshie London area.
Construction of drains and graveling near First Junction.
Construction of drain at Jar Labor
Construction of drain at Akosombo No. 4
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
Hon. Presiding Member, Development Control remains one of the biggest challenge confronting the Assembly. Building at inappropriate sites like waterways, proposed roads, road reservations, open spaces, public user sites but a few, are quite common occurrences within the Municipality. The net effect of this phenomenon is the development of slums and inaccessible settlements.
Hon. Presiding Member, in some instances the level of encroachment is so severe that, one could hardly ride through with a motor bike on a facility supposed to be a road. Mindful of the benefits in opening up the road network, consultations have been made with stakeholders and subsequently, there has been massive removal of unauthorized structures on some of those road reservations.
In the interim, inhabitants living in and around those areas are being advised on periodic basis to cease from putting up structures on those unauthorized areas.
The Statutory Planning Committee of the Assembly of which I preside over will also ensure strict compliance.
EDUCATION
Hon. Presiding Member, Hon. Assembly Members, Departmental Heads, Ladies and Gentlemen, as you are aware, the development of every society largely depends on education. As such, the Assembly has supplied 400 furniture to the Ghana Education Service (GES). Recently, another 180 dual desks have been added on while 430 mono and 360 Dual Desks are currently being fabricated. In this regard, I wish to assure this house that I am absolutely committed to ensure that Management adequately supports Educational Authorities.
Hon. Presiding Member, The Education Sector in the Municipality experienced an increase in the enrollment especially at the Senior High School (SHS) level where the Government has instituted the free Senior High School Educational policy.
The School Feeding Program is an initiative of the Ghana Government that seeks to enhance food security, reduce hunger, poverty and mal-nutrition among school going age in Public Schools. The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has been fortunate to benefit from the Ghana School Feeding Program since 2007 to date. The number of public basic schools in the Municipality that are benefitting from the program is 37; these beneficiary schools are made up of four (4) Circuits. The actual total enrollment figure for the beneficiary schools in the Municipality is 10,124 served by 37 caterers.
Hon. Presiding Member, in connection with the Government’s Tertiary Scholarship Scheme, 75 students have been beneficiaries to the Tertiary level. Currently, 153 students have been interviewed and yet to benefit from the Scheme for the 2021 academic year.
Hon. Presiding Member, let me reiterate that, the Assembly is determined to assist Educational Institutions at all levels to improve on the educational standards in the Municipality.
HEALTH
Hon. Presiding Member, in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic, the Assembly has placed “veronica” buckets at vantage points in the premises and also distributed “veronica” buckets, face masks and hand sanitizers to the indigenes. The various Health Facilities in the Municipality also received Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) from the Assembly, NGOs, and Religious Bodies which in diverse ways have helped control the spread of the virus in the Municipality. The Assembly in collaboration with the Health Directorate has also embarked on various Covid-19 sensitization protocols in the Municipality.
Hon. Presiding Member, Hon. Assembly Members, Departmental Heads, Ladies and Gentlemen I will entreat all and sundry gathered here to adhere to the various Covid-19 protocols and to also educate the populace not be complacent.
Hon. Presiding Member, The National Health Insurance Scheme, which is a Government’s Social Intervention Program, has been of utmost help to the citizens in the Municipality, with a total of 37,874 people having benefitted from the Scheme.
Through the relentless effort of our Health Officials in the Municipality, Maternal Mortality rate has reduced to the barest minimum. Let me assure the house that, the Assembly will not relent on its oars but will ensure that the health delivery system receives the necessary push. We will provide basic equipment to the various public health facilities in order to make them more functional. We will strengthen our relationship with the Municipal Health Directorate and also lend our full support to all health facilities operating within the Municipality.
AGRICULTURE
Hon. Presiding Member, Agriculture remains the back bone of our economy in Ghana, hence our Municipality. Fishing remains one of the booming sectors in the Municipality. As such, Government of Ghana is constructing a Fishing Landing Site and habour. in order to boost the Fishing industry in the Municipality. Outboard motors at a reduced price have also been sold to the Fisher Folks.
Hon. Presiding Member, the Agriculture Sector since the year 2019 has been experiencing some level of improvement in the Poultry Sector and this could be attributed to the Government’s ‘rearing for food and jobs’ program undertaken in the Municipality. The challenge being faced is the transmission of Avian-Flu. Currently, two of our poultry farmers have the flu on their farms, however, these farms would be disinfected by 23rd July, 2021. It must also be noted that through the Government’s ‘Planting for Food and Jobs’ intervention program, there have also been supply of improved seeds and fertilizers at subsidized rates, free extension services and marketing opportunities for farmers at large.
PHYSICAL PLANNING
Hon. Presiding Member, The Physical Planning Department has been able to digitize 2,035 streets, named 639 streets, digitized 18,939 parcels; and 16,785 parcels have also been numbered under the Street Naming and Property Address System. This has eased route finding in the Municipality.
CONCLUSION
Hon. Presiding Member, Hon. Assembly Members, Departmental Heads, Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish to commend each and every one for playing your roles tirelessly which has brought us this far. Let us not relent in the struggle towards making our Municipality a better place for our people. On this note I wish you all fruitful deliberations.
Thank you for your attention. May God bless us all.
MCE UNDERGOES TREE PLANTING EXERCISE
MCE planted a tree to begin the planting of trees 
in Ledzokuku Municipality. Let’s go planting
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY IN COLLABORATION WITH GHANA STATISTICAL SERVICE LAUNCHES 2021 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS
LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY IN COLLABORATION WITH GHANA STATISTICAL SERVICE LAUNCHES 2021 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS
This programme took place on the premises of the Ledzokuku municipal Assembly. It was graced by lots of dignitaries from the municipality.
The municipal chief executive of Ledzokuku municipal assembly, Hon. Evelyn Naa Adjeley Twum-Gyamrah officially launched the population and housing census.
The activities will start on the 13th of June to the 20th of June which will be listing of houses. The actual census will start on the 28th of June till 11th July. But before that there will be a census night. Which is on the 27th of June. This night is to create awareness for the census. As result activities will be carried out on TV, Radio and Social media to make the event memorable.
According to her, the census night is set for 27th June 2021, persons on transit and on short stay in institutions such as hotels, hospitals will all be counted on the census night’’.
She emphasized that one must not change their location in order for them to be counted. She said, ‘‘people should be mindful of where they spend the census night, since they will be counted there’’.
‘‘This census will provide adequate data which will help the government to measure, monitor and estimate the extent to which they have made progress on the national development agenda’’. She stressed.
‘‘The census shall cover all members of the society; including the vulnerable and the disadvantaged’’, she stated.
She urged both Ghanaian and foreigners who will be in the locality on the census night to be ready to welcome census officials into their place of residence and provide them with correct information.
However, ‘‘with the presence of COVID-19, measures have been put in place to ensure that the census goes on smoothly with minimum or no disruption’’. She stated. She also encouraged everyone to provide honest information to the enumerators since every information provided will be confidential. She urged religious bodies and civil societies to use their various platforms to support the census since it’s a very important exercise and comes off once in every decade. She therefore declared the thirty-day countdown to the 2021 Ghana population and housing census officially launched.
ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY HON. MRS. EVELYN NAA ADJELEY TWUM – GYAMRAH AT THE MUNICIPAL LAUNCH OF 2021 CENSUS ON MAY 28, 2021 AT THE ASSEMBLY FORECOURT.
ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF LEDZOKUKU MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY HON. MRS. EVELYN NAA ADJELEY TWUM – GYAMRAH AT THE MUNICIPAL LAUNCH OF 2021 CENSUS ON MAY 28, 2021 AT THE ASSEMBLY FORECOURT.
Municipal Coordinating Director
Directors and Heads of Departments
Distinguished Stakeholders
Representatives of Non−Governmental Organizations
Representatives of Civil Society Organizations
Nii mei ke Naa mei
Honourable Assembly Members
Members of the Municipal Census Implementation Committee
Friends of the Media
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen
It gives me great pleasure to join you today as we begin the final preparations for Ghana’s 2021 Population and Housing Census. But for the COVID-19 pandemic which afflicted the global community last year, we would have conducted the Census in March 2020. This would have been exactly 10 years since the previous one in 2010 as recommended by the United Nations. As a country, we are now all set to continue the national tradition of conducting successful censuses decennially with minimal interruptions. In view of this, Census officials have been competitively recruited and are undergoing comprehensive and skilful training to prepare them for the exercise.
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Field data collection will commence with the listing of all structures from 13th June 2021. The Census Night is set for 27th June 2021; persons on transit and in short stay institutions such as hotels, guest houses and hospital in-patients will all be counted on the Census Night. However, the enumeration of all persons in residential household facilities as well as institutions and all other persons, will be enumerated from 28th June to 11th July 2021.
It is therefore very important for everyone to remember the Census Night because you will be counted according to where you spend the Census Night in Ghana.
Nii mei ke Naa mei,
It must be emphasised that you do not have to change your location or travel to your village or town to be enumerated. The Census process requires the Census officials to visit your place of residence and all structures to count and enumerate all persons who spend the Census Night in those structures regardless of their residence status.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The government continues to be committed to evidence-based decision making and planning in all facets of decision making in our developmental agenda. The Census will provide us with adequate data to help us measure, monitor and estimate the extent to which we have made progress on our national development agenda. Indeed, the data collected will guide us to measure the socio-economic status of our people
Ladies and Gentlemen,
In the spirit of leaving no one behind, the census shall cover all members of our society including the vulnerable and the disadvantaged members of our society, such as persons living with disabilities (PLWDs), orphans and vulnerable children, the elderly and even street families.
Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen;
I therefore take this opportunity to urge all persons, both Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians who may be resident or non-resident, but may be in the Municipality on the Census Night to be ready to welcome Census officials into their communities and places of residence and provide the necessary information for their enumeration. Great efforts have been made to ensure that the Census enumerators are recruited from and within the communities they are assigned to work.
The Municipal Assembly has also taken all necessary steps to ensure that the Census goes on smoothly and in a safe and secured environment with minimum or no disruption.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Please bear with the Census officials as they go about their business and provide them with complete and accurate information. Remember, the information you provide to the Census official is strictly confidential; it will be handled only by persons who have taken the “Oath of Secrecy” under the Statistical Service Act 2019 (Act 1003).
Ladies and gentlemen,
At this time, I want to urge you all to support the Census process without any reservations. I also urge all our political and religious leaders, the business community and private sector, as well as the civil society to use their various platforms to support the Census process for the sake of our country’s progress.
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,
In conclusion, I wish to reiterate the importance of the Census for the development and growth of our society and for us to achieve our vision of a brighter future for all our people and society, The Municipal Assembly needs the data that the census will provide. Remember the Census is a very important national exercise and is done only once every decade, hence the need for us to support it fully to be successful.
With these few remarks, I declare the 30-day countdown to the 2021 Ghana Population and Housing Census officially launched.
Distinguished Guests, Nii mei ke Naa mei, Ladies and Gentlemen,
During this period until 13th June 2021 when listing starts, Census officials will continue to prepare the public to be ready to be counted appropriately through several publicity, education and advocacy activities using all available media.
Thank you for your attention and may God bless us all.
YOU COUNT, GET COUNTED.
GHANA 2021 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS WELCOME REMARKS BY THE METROPOLITAN/ MUNICIPAL/ DISTRICT COORDINATING DIRECTOR
GHANA 2021 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS
WELCOME REMARKS BY THE METROPOLITAN/ MUNICIPAL/ DISTRICT COORDINATING DIRECTOR
ON THE LAUNCH OF 30 DAYS TO THE 2021 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS ON FRIDAY 28TH MAY 2021
Honourable Municipal Chief Executive
Directors and Heads of Departments
Development Partners
Representatives of Non−Governmental Organizations
Representatives of Civil Society Organizations
Members of the Media
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen
It is a great honour to be here today to welcome you to the launch of 30 days to the 2021 Population and Housing Census Night. Ghana has been fairly consistent in conducting census every 10 years since 1960 to count and understand its population size, structure and dynamics. As you are aware, population and housing censuses provide data on sex, age, births and deaths, migration, what we do for a living, where we live, the quality of our housing, and access to public services, health and education. The creation of districts, constituencies and regions by successive governments is based mainly on census data.
It is therefore worth noting that the 2021 Census will provide updated information on the population to help track progress made with regards to international, national, regional, and global development goals.
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, in view of this, the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) fully support the Census because it will address the various data gaps needed for effective planning of sectoral programmes at the district level. It is therefore reassuring that the Census will collect information on every structure, household and individual, thereby providing reliable and disaggregated data to lowest levels of administration and geography, including rural and urban differentiation. Such data are critically needed by the MMDAs for the purpose of tracking progress in particular efforts aimed at eradicating poverty and all forms of inequalities in the districts and localities.
It is gratifying that the Census data will also help to transform Ghana’s economy and spur economic development at the national, regional and district levels. Information on population growth dynamics is important and highly needed by the MMDAs in planning for education needs, where to locate health facilities, how to allocate our social expenditures and identify those who really need help in our society.
The 2021 Census data on housing conditions, household amenities and assets will be very useful to the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to assess the adequacy and quality of housing and utilities as well as to determine housing tenure arrangements. Comprehensive information will also be captured on sanitation and waste management in our communities towards a cleaner environment for all.
In conclusion, the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development through the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) has supported the allocation of storage facilities in all the 272 statistical districts in the country. The MMDAs will continue to support the GSS to ensure the conduct of a successful census through the District Census Implementation Committee. We wish to assure the GSS and all Ghanaians of the full support of the MMDAs to ensure the success of the 2021 Population and Housing Census.
You Count, Get Counted.
Thank you for your attention.
STOREY BUILDING OFFICE COMPLEX FOR THE MUNICIPAL EDUCATIONAL OFFICE AT THE NORTHEN CLUSTER OF SCHOOL.
Inspection by *Hon. Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah* together with *Hon. Richard Annang Aryeh* of a two (2) Storey Building office complex for the Municipal Educational office at the Northen Cluster of School.
Hon. Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah,MCE LeKMA presented 790 Mono and Dual desks to the Municipal Education Directorate for onward distribution to Basic Schools within the Municipality.
Hon. Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah,MCE LeKMA presented 790 Mono and Dual desks to the Municipal Education Directorate for onward distribution to Basic Schools within the Municipality.
These Desks come as a top up of what was given to the Directorate in February this year.
Hon.Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah yesterday, handed over the keys of a completed two bed rooms self contained bungalow to the headmistress of Teshie Camp ‘Two’ school.
Hon.Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah yesterday, handed over the keys of a completed two bed rooms self contained bungalow to the headmistress of Teshie Camp ‘Two’ school. The Headmistrees, Mrs. Ruth Boye received the keys and thanked the MCE for granting their heart desire.
Together we can break the 8.
Inspection of Storm Drain construction by Hon Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah at Teshie Central “More Time” ahead of the rains.
Inspection of Storm Drain construction by Hon Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah at Teshie Central “More Time” ahead of the rains. Supervision by Hydrological Service Dept of Min of Works & Housing & Ledzokuku Municipal Roads Dept
Inspection of Concrete Drainage by Hon. Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah MCE at Grada Estate.
Inspection of Concrete Drainage by Hon. Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah MCE at Grada Estate. Supervision by Hydrological Service Dept together with Ledzokuku Municipal Roads Dept.
This will eliminate the perennial flooding of Grada Estate and other Avenue like 6th, 7th & 8th are also under consideration.
Inspection of phase II construction of fence wall around the northern cluster of school by Hon.Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah,MCE,Lekma.
Inspection of phase II construction of fence wall around the northern cluster of school by Hon.Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah,MCE,Lekma together with the Presiding Member Hon. Richard Annag Aryeh .
Hon. Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah , MCE, Lekma, donating some provisions to the Muslim Community ahead of breaking their fast.
Hon. Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah , MCE, Lekma, this morning, donated some bags of Rice and boxes of cooking oil to the Muslim Community ahead of breaking their fast this evening.
In adherence to the Covid 19 Protocols she also donated boxes of Santizers and Face mask in addition.
MCE DONATES PPE’S TO TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES AND ASSEMBLY MEMBERS
The Municipal Chief Executive of Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LeKMA) Madam Evelyn Naa Adjeley Twum-Dwamerah has presented Personal Protective Equipment (PPES) to the people of LeKMA.
The PPE’s were made up of 3560 pieces each of hand sanitizers and face marks.
She said the purpose of the presentation was to support the traditional authorities and assembly members to ensure compliance of covid 19 protocols in their respective communities.
She also told them to ensure that the people in the municipality continue with the use of the PPE’s to reduce the spread of the virus.
The MCE entreated them not to shy away from the covid 19 vaccine but rather go for it since covid 19 is still with us.
Receiving the items on behalf of the people, the chief of the locality, Gbetsorlo Nii Ashitey Akomfraa III expressed his gratitude to the MCE for the gesture. He also urged the people to make themselves available for the medical team to vaccinate them.
Gbetsorlor Nii Ashitey Akomfraa assured the MCE that he will use local means to convince the people of Ledzokuku to take the covid vaccine.
Hon.Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah taking her jab of the covid-19 vaccine at the LEKMA Hospital
This morning, 2nd March, 2021, the Municipal Chief Excutive of Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, *Hon.Evelyn Twum-Gyamrah* took her jab of the covid-19 vaccine at the LEKMA Hospital.
The covid 19 vaccine(Astrazeneca) is safe and it does not alter ones DNA, neither does it implant any chip in the body.
Lets all visit the nearest vaccination centre and take our jab.
UPDATE ON ROAD WORKS IN LEDZOKUKU
UPDATE ON ROAD WORKS
Regarding the subject matter of the state of roads within the Municipality, the Assembly working together with the Department of Urban Roads is taking steps to ensure that our roads are well-maintained and improved in the following ways :
1. POTHOLE PATCHING AND RESHAPING (SHORT TERM MEASURES)
To immediately improve conditions bitumen sealed road (tarred roads) in Teshie are being tackled firstly by patching potholes to immediately improve riding conditions.
Roads that have been worked on already include King Kotey Street, Adjormang Roundabout to Tsuibleoo Last Stop, First Junction to Adjormang roundabout)
The exercise will continue throughout this year in other areas like Tsuibleoo, Manna Road, Ford School Road, Bush Road, Teshie Nungua Estates and Greda Estates.
Selected earth (untarred roads) in places like Alloway, Malik, Okpoigonno, Demo, Bush Road, Tebibiano will be reshaped throughout the year, beginning this month (January) to provide immediate improvement to residents
2. ONGOING DRAIN AND ROAD WORKS AT TEBIBIANO (CALVARY, FLODAN SCHOOLS AREA) AND OKPOIGONNO
Construction of drains is currently undergoing at Tebibiano and in the Okpoigonno area as part of the reconstruction of roads in these areas.
3. 10KM ASPHALT OVERLAY OF TESHIE ROADS (MEDIUM TERM MEASURES)
The Department of Urban Roads (DUR) plans to undertake ten kilometres (10km) asphalt overlays on selected key roads across the municipality within this year 2022.
4. 44KM OF ROADS TO BE CONSTRUCTED (NEW PROJECT)
Forty-four kilometres (44km) of key roads covering area of the municipality have been awarded on Contract by the Ministry of Roads and Highways are expected to be fully constructed, including drains, filling and bitumen surfacing, beginning this year.
This is a key project and is expected to vastly improve roads across the municipality.
5. STALLED PROJECTS
The Assembly is working with the Department of Urban Roads and the Hydrological Services Department to ensure that road and drainage projects that are moving at a slow pace or have stalled completely are restarted and completed.