Mr. Prosper Kumi, the Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has announced that a total of 14 development projects will be undertaken in 2025 under the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).
He said adherence to the Fund’s guidelines positioned the Municipality for significant progress in the coming months and years.
Speaking at a press briefing on programmes implemented during the period under review and projections for 2025, Mr. Kumi outlined the projects to include a construction of a three-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities at Hohoe By-Fire and a six-unit classroom block at Abledze Primary School.
He said there was a procurement of 50 octagon tables and chairs, 500 dual desks, 1,500 mono desks, 50 teachers’ tables, chairs and 30 cupboards for distribution to schools.
Mr. Kumi said other projects include construction and furnishing of a CHPS compound with nurses’ quarters at Avega; construction and furnishing of CHPS Compound at Gboxome, and construction and mechanisation of boreholes in selected communities.
He said there would be provision of water at the Light Industrial Park, Gbi-Godenu, design and construction of a 24-Hour Economy Market at Hohoe, construction of fence wall and gates for Hohoe Central Market and completion of lockable stores with WASH facilities at Hohoe Lorry Station.
Mr. Kumi said there would be rehabilitation and mechanization of boreholes in selected communities and completion of Municipal Assembly Office Block at Hohoe.
He also said there would be a completion of a toilet facility at HEPSS, AFASTECH and Alavanyo Secondary Technical as well as the renovation of Hohoe Municipal Assembly Hall and its washrooms.
On finances, the MCE disclosed that the Assembly generated GH₵1,368,146.56 as Internally Generated Funds (IGF) during the review period, out of which GH₵1,193,565.94 was expended.
He explained that the expenditure covered employee compensation, allowances, social security contributions, office supplies, utilities, general cleaning, rentals, travel and transport, maintenance and repairs, renewals, training, seminars, and conferences.
Mr. Kumi emphasised that the Assembly’s development projects were financed mainly through the DACF, IGF, and donor funds, noting that resources were being applied judiciously to benefit citizens in key areas such as education, health, infrastructure, and social interventions.
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