The approvals were secured during the second session of the third (3) Assembly, held at the district’s conference hall in Akumadan. Addressing the meeting, the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Ceaser Ofosu Acheampong, praised the assembly members for their cooperation and collective commitment to the development of the district.

He explained that the Annual Action Plan and Composite Budget would serve as a guide for setting development priorities and allocating resources in the coming year. Key areas he identified include revenue mobilisation, healthcare, education, agriculture, security, and other essential sectors.

On revenue mobilisation, Mr, Acheampong disclosed that the assembly has set an Internally Generated Fund target at GHC 1,278,900.00, while a target of 39,854,318/76 for other ceilings such as DACF, GOG Funds, and DACF RFO all mounting to GHC41,133,218.76.

The DCE urged revenue collectors responsible for fees and Licences to intensify their efforts to improve conditions.

Touching on infrastructure development, Mr. Acheampong said the assembly remained commitment to prioritising projects that would improve living conditions across the district. Among the projects, he outlined were classroom blocks at Afrancho, Tontokorm, CHPS compound at Mantukwa, Market sheds at Akumadan, a two storey Administration Block Annex at Akumadan, and the construction of 24-Hour Economy Market at Nkenkaasu.

The DCE indicated that most of the district’s legacy projects had been completed. He further described the area as generally peaceful and appealed to investors to consider establishing business in the district to create employment opportunities for young people.

The Presiding Member of the Assembly Hon, Charles Abugri said the 2027 fee-Fixing Resolution had been revived to make charged affordable and enable residents to meet their tax obligations.

He urged the residents to fulfil their responsibilities, stressing that improved revenue collection would strengthen the assembly’s capacity to provide essential services and amenities.