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By Mildred Siabi-Mensah, GNA
Effiakuma (W / R), March 29, GNA – The
The Metropolitan Assembly of Sekondi / Takoradi inaugurated four giants
infrastructure projects launched under the Ghana Urban Development Grant (UDG)
stimulate local governance activities.
Projects worth 30 486 617 GH ¢ are as follows:
integrated social development sector in Effiakuma; the new Takoradi library
complex; the Sekondi Youth and Development Center; and upgrading the
Kokompe industrial enclave.
Hajia Alimah Mahama, Minister of Local Government
Government and Rural Development, which inaugurated the facilities in separate premises
indicated that it was to promote a comprehensive approach to urban management in urban areas.
development within the framework of the national urban policy.
The four transformational projects of the
metropolis must contribute significantly to the lives of citizens in the
beneficiary areas.
Projects, among others, will help the
vulnerable to fundamental human dignity and to work in partnership with
stakeholders to improve the well-being of vulnerable people.
Hajia Alima urged the badembly to continue to
collaborate with non-governmental organizations and civil society to ensure
successful partnership for development.
The Minister was happy that the Sekondi
The Takoradi and Effiakuma Assemblies have worked hard to achieve this feat and
asked them to have a database to monitor their billing system, as well as
good maintenance of the facilities.
Ms. Gifty Eugenia Kusi, Regional Assistant
Minister, said the four priority investment projects (PIPs) affirmed the
efforts to improve skills and generate jobs and income for youth.
Mr. Anthony K.K. Sam, the Metropolitan Chief
Executive, said that the 30,486,617 GH ¢ projects had arrived at a convenient time for
enlighten the lives of citizens.
Government through the Ministry of
The government and rural development have chosen Sekondi / Takoradi, among others
cities, which include Kumasi, Ho and Tamale to implement Ghana's urban strategy
Pilot Management Program.
Mr. Sam stated that the integrated social center was
built to provide a unique center of skills and information and advice to
victims of child trafficking and vulnerable groups.
The UDG is an annual grant based on performance
for the 46 metropolitan and municipal bademblies for a period of five years.
STMA received a total of GH ¢ 23,589,296 for 22 projects across the country.
metropolis.
GNA
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