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Ellembelle District Assembly Hosts Western Regional Minister On Working Visit To Assess Development Projects
The Ellembelle District Assembly has received the Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, and the Regional Coordinating Director, Madam Rachael Fosua Sarpong, on an official working visit to assess ongoing development projects and strengthen collaboration towards accelerating development in the district.
Date Created : 11/6/2026 : Story Author : Theresa Workartey/ Ghanadistricts.com
The visit, which took place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, was aimed at monitoring the progress of development interventions, enhancing institutional coordination and identifying areas requiring attention.
The delegation was welcomed by the District Chief Executive, Hon. Joseph Agyekum, and the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Alhassan Mohammed.
In a presentation, the District Planning Officer, Mr. Theophilus Tamatey-Agbo, outlined key development projects and interventions undertaken by the Assembly from 2025 to date.
Among the projects highlighted were the construction of three-unit and six-unit classroom blocks, complete with washroom facilities and staff common rooms, as well as two-unit kindergarten blocks at Kotokoum and Ngalekyi.
The Assembly also reported the construction of approximately 14 mechanised boreholes in selected communities to improve access to potable water.
Other major projects being undertaken in collaboration with Ghana Gas include a 43-bed capacity health facility at Aiyinase and an ultra-modern market and bus terminal at Esiama.
On environmental sanitation, the Assembly disclosed that it had procured ten refuse containers, five of which had been delivered, while the remaining five were awaiting distribution.
Addressing management and staff, the Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, expressed satisfaction at finally being able to visit the Assembly after previous arrangements had been postponed due to scheduling challenges.
He urged the Assembly to remain committed to its mandate and intensify efforts towards achieving the government's development objectives.
He further called on the various departments, agencies and units to strengthen collaboration, promote teamwork and adopt a coordinated approach to addressing the development needs of the district.
As part of the visit, the Regional Minister and his delegation toured selected project sites to assess progress and implementation.
The projects inspected included a six-unit classroom block at Nkroful Agric Senior High School (NASS), a two-storey office complex at Nkroful, the ultra-modern market and bus terminal at Esiama, and a two-storey 12-unit classroom block at Kikam.
The delegation also inspected a six-unit classroom block at Asemko, a two-storey 12-unit classroom block at Bonzoh Kaku Senior High School (BOKASS), and the 24-Hour Economy Market Project at Aiyinase.
The visit reaffirmed the importance of effective coordination, institutional collaboration and accountability in ensuring the timely execution of development projects and improving the living conditions of residents in the Ellembelle District.
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