The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA’s) has launched its 12-year Development Plan aimed at charting a bold new path for inclusive development, urban renewal, and improved service delivery within the municipality.
The plan is backed by a robust implementation framework with clear performance indicators, risk mitigation strategies, defined funding models, legal compliance measures, and a strong commitment to stakeholder engagement and transparency.
Mr Alfredos Nii Anyetei, Municipal Chief
Executive Officer of La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly, speaking at the launch, said the target was to create over 5,000 decent jobs, deliver improved infrastructure and expand essential services.
He said it was to digitise 70 per cent of delivery services, and build a more modern, responsive, and accountable governance system.
The event was on the theme: “Shaping Our Destiny: A Roadmap for Transformation and Prosperity.”
The plan was launched alongside the unveiling of LaDMA’s new brand identity and the launch of a special book about LaDMA’s journey so far.
He commended the efforts of his predecessors and all stakeholders who had contributed to the growth of the
municipality.
He said the plan was their bold step into the future, and it was the culmination of months of thoughtful consultation, data-driven planning, and inclusive dialogue with stakeholders across all sectors of the municipality.
He said it reflected a collective vision; forged by the voices of the citizens, guided by the traditional authorities, inspired by the youth, and backed by the technical expertise of technocrats and development partners.
The MCE said the core of the plan was the people; and the children, whose future demands better schools and empowered teachers; mothers and fathers, who deserve quality healthcare within reach.
“Our entrepreneurs, who yearn for
access to capital and markets; our sanitation workers, our fisherfolks, our artisans, our elderly, and our Persons With Disabilities all these voices have shaped this vision,” he added.
He said it was not just a document but rather a blueprint for transformation, collective commitment to pursue a stronger, smarter, and more inclusive community.
He said the Assembly was committed to upgrading educational infrastructure, expanding access to primary healthcare, and strengthening support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to unleash innovation and create sustainable jobs.
Mr Anyetei said the Municipality had listened to the concerns of its residents over flooding, indiscriminate
construction of structures, indiscriminate waste disposal, and the impact of climate change.
He said that was why the plan prioritised investments in sustainable drainage systems, circular waste management, and environmental resilience.
“This plan brings hope; a cleaner, safer, and greener municipality for generations to come,” he added.
He urged the Implementation Committee to explore all possibilities and strategies to ensure successful execution.
He emphasised that while the plan provided a structured roadmap, it was not cast in stone, but it allowed for flexibility, accommodating relevant adjustments and innovations in response to shifting dynamics and
national direction.
“Indeed, this forward-looking orientation creates room for integration with the Reset Agenda of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama’s Administration, ensuring that our municipal efforts are in step with national aspirations,” he said.
Madam Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, the Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, said it was a signal of their collective resolve to plan cities, empower communities and build a resilient, inclusive and sustainable urban future.
The Deputy Minister said, “our cities and municipalities face mounting challenges such as uncoordinated physical development, urban sprawl, poor drainage, inadequate infrastructure,
sanitation issues and weak land use enforcement.”
She said as per the tools provided under the Land Use and Spatial Planning Act 2016, Act 925 and Section 91 of the Local Governance Act 2016, Act 936, which mandate assemblies to prepare and implement spatial and development plans, implementation remains inconsistent and fragmented.
She said the Municipality was showing the way forward, and the launch exemplifies what assemblies must do to align long-term visioning with grounded participatory planning to guide spatial and socio-economic transformation.
“Let me commend the Assembly’s leadership, technocrats and stakeholders for this bold step,” she added.
She urged other metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies to emulate the example and move decisively to prepare, operationalise and finance their long-term plans.
She reiterated the Ministry’s full support for the long-term planning agenda and would continue to provide the policy direction, technical support and institutional guidance to ensure the successful implementation of this plan.
Source: GNA
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