The Dormaa Ahenkro township witnessed a historic moment on November 18, 2024, as the Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, officially commissioned a state-of-the-art transport terminal. This milestone is part of the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Program (GSCSP), a flagship initiative by the Government of Ghana.

Addressing the gathering, Hon. Adjei-Mensah Korsah emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing urban infrastructure and improving living conditions in municipalities across the country. The Minister highlighted the transformative impact of the GSCSP, which has been operational since 2019 with a credit facility of $245 million from the World Bank. The program is designed to strengthen the institutional capacity of 35 Municipal Assemblies and provide essential infrastructure, including roads, markets, and transport terminals.

The newly constructed transport terminal boasts modern facilities, including a fire station, police post, passenger lounge, security post, revenue office, a 20-seater WC toilet, and fully electrified pavements. The terminal has already eased congestion in the city center, improved vehicular movement, and created a safer and more efficient transport environment.

The Minister also commended the Dormaa Central Municipal Assembly for leveraging the program to deliver additional projects, such as road upgrades, market redevelopment, and street electrification. These interventions have not only boosted economic activities but also enhanced urban security and the aesthetic appeal of Dormaa at night.

Hon. Adjei-Mensah Korsah charged the Municipal Chief Executive to ensure the proper maintenance and sustainability of the facility. He stressed the importance of safeguarding the investments to ensure long-term benefits for the people of Dormaa.

The Minister expressed profound gratitude to traditional leaders, contractors, consultants, and all stakeholders who contributed to the success of the projects. He also acknowledged the World Bank’s unwavering support for Ghana’s urban sector over the past three decades, facilitating growth through technical assistance and infrastructure investments.

The commissioning event was a celebration of collaborative efforts, showcasing the government's dedication to improving urban life while reaffirming its commitment to meeting the needs of rapidly growing urban populations.

SOURCE: Darling Maame Efua Cann

(Public Relations Unit MLGDRD)

To plan and validate a Programme-Based Budget (PBB) Estimates Document from 2025 to 2028, and ensure it aligns with national priorities stipulated by the Ministry of Finance, staff of the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development have undergone a PBB training in Accra.

The training was represented by staff members from Departments and Agencies under the Ministry. These include the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS), the Births and Deaths Registry (BDR), Department of Community Development (DoCD), the Department of Parks and Gardens (DPG) and the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA).

During the session, the trainees presented reports on their Institutions programme areas and their projections and projects were also discussed, analysed, refined and harmonised, thereby ensuring that the programmes of activities are comprehensive and reflect the Ministry’s strategic objectives to advance local governance, decentralisation, and sustainable development across the country.

Speaking to open the training, the Director of the Budget Unit at the Ministry, Madam Freda Faah, was hopeful that the training would secure the necessary financial resources to implement the Ministry’s initiatives for the 2025–2028 time period for a more collaborative effort to foster transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the public sector management.

Source: Matilda Tettey & Melody Hini-Amoako

(MLGDRD Public Relations Unit)

The Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the lives of Ghanaians through strategic infrastructure development.

He made this known during the commissioning of a newly constructed 188-unit lockable market at Agormanya in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, Eastern Region, on Monday, November 25, 2024.

The project, executed under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Program (GSCSP) forms part of the government’s broader agenda to enhance urban infrastructure and economic activities in municipalities. Speaking at the event, Hon. Korsah emphasized the transformative impact the market will have on local commerce and community life.

“This market will not only provide a conducive environment for trading activities but also serve as a significant boost to the local economy. It underscores the government’s dedication to ensuring that citizens can carry out their economic activities in improved, dignified conditions,” he stated.

Hon. Korsah highlighted the government's investment of $245 million in the GSCSP since 2019, aimed at addressing urban challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and improving service delivery in 35 municipal assemblies across Ghana. In addition to markets, the program supports the development of roads, stormwater drains, transport terminals, sanitation equipment, and pedestrian walkways.

He charged the Municipal Chief Executive and Assembly to maintain the facility and ensure its long-term sustainability, cautioning that the Ministry would not tolerate negligence in this regard.

The Agormanya Market, with its modern infrastructure, is expected to significantly enhance trading activities within Odumase-Krobo and its environs. The Minister also acknowledged the contributions of traditional authorities and local stakeholders in the project’s successful execution.

The Municipal Chief Executive for Lower Manya Krobo, Simeon Kwaku Tetteh, expressed optimism about the positive economic impact the market would have on the community. He urged residents to support government initiatives, noting that such development projects are evidence of the prudent use of public funds.

Other notable projects in the municipality under the GSCSP include road upgrades, stormwater drainage systems, and the Business Resource Center, which has enhanced entrepreneurship and contributed to increased revenue generation.

Hon. Korsah further commended the World Bank for its decades-long partnership with Ghana in urban development. He also mentioned the government’s District Road Improvement Program (DRIP) as another critical initiative aimed at improving road infrastructure across all 261 districts.

The Minister concluded by expressing gratitude to the President, contractors, consultants, and all stakeholders for their efforts in delivering these projects, which he described as pivotal to the government's agenda of improving living standards in Ghana’s municipalities.