MCE Charles Yeboah launches infrastructure in Abuakwa North

Correspondence from Eastern Region

The Abuakwa North Municipality is poised for significant infrastructural transformation following the official groundbreaking ceremony, led by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Charles Darko Yeboah, affectionately known as "Ozey." ‎ ‎The MCE cut sod for several critical health and educational infrastructure projects designed to accelerate development and improve the quality of life across the municipality. ‎ ‎The development plan focuses heavily on decentralised healthcare and improved learning environments.

Among the key projects launched was the construction of a new Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound at Akyem Ati.

A second vital CHPS Compound was also initiated at Akyem New Tafo Zongo, aimed at bringing essential medical services closer to residents in these densely populated areas. ‎ ‎Education received a major boost with the commencement of work on a six-unit classroom block for Ati Amanfrom Primary.

This comprehensive facility will include essential amenities such as a dedicated library, a staff common room, and storage facilities, marking a significant upgrade to the school’s infrastructure. ‎ ‎In addition to the specific site works, the MCE announced the awarding of contracts for the sinking of boreholes across various communities within the municipality, addressing long-standing water security challenges faced by residents.

‎ ‎Six-Month deadline mandated ‎ ‎Speaking to the press after the ceremonies, Charles Darko Yeboah expressed gratitude and optimism regarding the future of Abuakwa North. ‎ ‎"We are witnessing the evidence of visionary leadership that transcends from the national level down to our local communities," Hon Yeboah stated, thanking President John Mahama for the administration’s support that enables such local-level projects. ‎ ‎Crucially, the MCE issued a strict mandate to all contractors involved, emphasising the urgency of the projects. ‎ ‎"All these vital projects must be completed within a strict timeline of six months. We cannot afford unnecessary delays," he asserted. ‎ ‎Funds secured, no excuse for delay ‎ ‎Addressing common concerns about project standstill due to financial shortages, Darko Yeboah assured the public that the municipal assembly had already secured sufficient funding. ‎ ‎"Funding is not an issue. The assembly has adequate resources earmarked for these developments, leaving contractors with absolutely no excuse for delays or substandard work," the MCE confirmed. ‎ ‎Furthermore, the MCE stressed the importance of ensuring that these projects not only benefit the community structurally but also economically.

He urged all successful contractors to prioritize the employment of residents, thereby generating immediate jobs and fostering community buy-in for the rapid completion of the infrastructure drive. ‎ ‎The launch of these simultaneous projects signals a robust commitment by the Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly to fast-track essential infrastructure delivery across its jurisdiction.