Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has called on Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to prioritise sanitation and healthcare in their development agenda.
According to him, sanitation, hygiene and healthcare are basic necessities that require attention and resources.
Dr. Frank Amoakohene noted that the government has allocated 10% of the Assemblies’ Common Fund for sanitation and healthcare each.
He has, therefore, urged the management and staff of District Assemblies to make maximum use of working hours and involve the people in government projects to protect their health and well-being.
The Regional Minister was at Tepa as part of his familiarisation tour of the Ahafo Ano North Municipality.
He emphasised that the government had dedicated 80% of the Assembly Common Fund for priority areas, including healthcare, education and infrastructure development.
The Regional Minister highlighted the government’s developmental agenda, which includes providing access to potable drinking water, educational support, primary healthcare and completing abandoned projects.
He also emphasised the need to eradicate illicit mining, protect the environment and support corporate institutions that want to work with the government to reclaim destroyed lands.
The Ashanti Regional Minister reiterated the government’s determination to protect the environment and ensure that those engaging in illegal mining face the full rigor of the law.
He urged the public to support the government’s efforts to promote sustainable development and protect the lives of the majority.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ahafo Ano North, Mr. Kwesi Adusei, expressed his commitment to creating opportunities for women, enhancing gender balance and improving infrastructure to create jobs for the youth.
The MCE also appealed for support to achieve the developmental agenda for the Municipality.
