The Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Prosper Kumi, has called on residents of the municipality to prioritise the payment of property rates and business operating permits to support local development and improve service delivery.
According to the Municipal Chief Executive, internally generated funds remain a critical source of revenue for the Assembly, complementing inflows such as the District Assemblies Common Fund and other government grants. He stressed that timely payment of rates would enable the Assembly to undertake essential projects, including repairs and maintenance of community infrastructure.
He made the appeal during a Town Hall meeting in Hohoe aimed at promoting transparency, strengthening accountability, and enhancing the participation of sub-structures and traditional authorities in local governance. Mr Kumi noted that discussions around revenue mobilisation had been positively received by many residents and encouraged continued cooperation with the Assembly.
Touching on education, the MCE disclosed that all Senior High Schools in the municipality had received adequate furniture to address previous shortages for both students and teachers. He added that surplus furniture had been supplied to ensure long-term sufficiency. He further indicated that the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), in collaboration with the Assembly, would extend similar support to basic schools, assuring that newly commissioned classroom blocks would be fully furnished.
Mr Kumi also revealed that the municipality would benefit from the government’s One Million Coders initiative, with the Assembly set to receive 50 laptops to train beneficiaries. He expressed confidence that participants would acquire digital skills to create employment opportunities and generate income.
On agriculture, the MCE stated that the Assembly had engaged the Ghana Buffer Stock Company to establish a buying centre within the municipality to purchase rice and maize from local farmers, given the area’s strong production capacity.
He further announced plans for a municipality-wide beautification project, including the construction of pedestrian walkways and a tree-planting exercise to improve the environment and enhance urban aesthetics.
Mr Kumi urged residents to take sanitation issues seriously and actively participate in clean-up exercises. He also appealed to traditional and religious leaders to support the Assembly’s efforts by encouraging community involvement.
The Hohoe Municipal Director of Education, Victor Kovey, reported significant improvements in academic performance across the municipality. He revealed that the pass rate in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) had increased from 40 per cent to 61 per cent over the past few years.
He added that approximately 25 schools achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in the examination, expressing optimism for further improvements in 2026. Mr Kovey called on stakeholders in the education sector to continue supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing learning outcomes and sustaining the upward trend.
By: Daniel Orlando/newsalertgh.com
