THE ADA EAST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY TO COMMEMCE DRIP PROJECT - 16TH OCTOBER 2024
The Ada East District Assembly has received equipments under the Government’s District Road Improvement Programme. The DRIP project was initiated by the Ghana Government to provide road maintenance within the District. Ms Sarah Dugbakie Pobee, the DCE of the Ada East District commended the government for this bold initiative and said it will enhance accessibility and foster community connectivity.
CHOLERA OUTBREAK WITHIN THE DISTRICT - 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
A confirmed cholera case was reported in the Ada East District of Greater Accra on 27 September, 2024, sparking a swift response from the Ghana Health Service (GHS)A multi-sectoral Public Health Emergency Rapid Response Team (PHERRT) has also been deployed, including representatives from the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), the Ghana Education Service (GES), the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and Environmental Health Units to create public awareness.
Dredging of the Volta River from the Ada Estuary to the Sogakope Bridge- 14TH AUGUST 2024
Government through the Volta River Authority had awarded for the Dredging of the Volta River. For over the past Twenty Years the Volta River has not seen Dredging. The contractor called on the District Chief Executive to brief her on the progress made so far as well as the challenges faced. The DCE assured them of the Assembly's support to ensure that the project begins as scheduled.
SOD CUTTING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ULTRA - MODERN MARKET AT KASSEH - 9TH JULY 2024
On 9th July 2024, The Ada East District Chief Executive, Hon. Sarah Dugbakie Pobee cut the sod for the construction of an Ultra-modern market sheds; an open pavilion with pavement, having the capacity to accommodate fifty (50) market women and a crèche at Kasseh market, in the Ada East Constituency.
THE HON. DCE COMMISSIONS AMLAKPO 3-UNIT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM BLOCK, OFFICE AND STORE . - 13TH JUNE 2024
The District Chief Executive of Ada East District Assembly, Hon. Sarah Dugbakie Pobee, has commissioned the Amlakpo Junior High School (JHS) 3-Unit classroom block with office, IT room and store project. The project was funded by Ada East District Assembly – District Assembly Common Fund.
COMMISSIONING OF CHPS COMPOND AT FANTEVIKOPE - 21ST MAY 2024
The Ada East District Chief Executive has commissioned two projects in the district on 22nd May 2024 at Fantevikope and Ada Health Centre, Ada-Foah. The ceremony was graced by the Chief of Fantevikope, George Fantevikope; Rep of Asigbekope Chief, Solomon Asigbe; the District Coordinating Director (DCD)
CLEAN-UP EXERCISE AT KASSEH 17TH APRIL 2024
The Ada East District Assembly led by the District Environmental and Health Officer, Mr, Frank O. Abima on the 17th April, 2024 embarked on a massive clean-up exercise within the Kasseh area council.
The exercise which began in the early hours of Wednesday was aimed at choked gutters along the main Kasseh - Afloa road, relocating traders along the road, clearing vehicles parked at the shoulders of the road, and prosecuting offenders who fail to adhere to the Assembly bye-laws
GHANA CELEBRATES 67 YEARS SINCE GAINING INDEPENDENCE FROM ITS FORMER COLONIAL RULERS - 6TH MARCH, 2024
Ghana celebrates 67 years since gaining independence from its former colonial rulers, the British, today, March 6, 2024, the Ghana After 83 years of British colonial rule, Ghana gained independence, becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to achieve freedom from Britain. The country’s inaugural President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, proclaimed Ghana’s liberation from colonial rule as a significant milestone in the nation’s leadership.
REPORT OF THE NORWEGIAN AMBASSADOR’S FIELD VISIT TO ADA EAST DISTRICT- LOCAL ACE - 1ST MARCH, 2024
INAUGURATION OF ADA EAST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY - 12th February, 2024
The Office of the President and the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development have slated the inauguration of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) today, February 12, 2024, throughout the country.
AKOSOMBO DAM SPILLAGE : CITI TV/CITI FM HANDS OVER RESETTLEMENT CENTRE TO ADA COMMUNITY - 23RD JANUARY, 2024
The management of Citi FM and Citi TV has completed another resettlement centre for persons displaced by the Akosombo Dam spillage. The second centre is located in Ada, within the Greater Accra Region’s Ada East District. It is specifically designed to house 200 displaced individuals. The first resettlement centre is situated in Tokpo, Shai-Osudoku District. This resettlement centre forms a crucial part of the Citi Foundation’s “Rebuild” phase, offering relief support to victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage.During the brief commissioning ceremony held in Ada on Tuesday, Bernard Avle, General Manager of Citi FM and Citi TV, expressed his gratitude to listeners and viewers whose generosity made the resettlement centre a reality.
PRESENTATION OF TROPHY TO THE DCE - 7th December, 2023
PRESENTATION OF TROPHY TO THE DCE…..The Ada Assurance Beach Soccer Club today presented the maiden edition of the 2023 beach soccer Premier League to the honorable district Chief Executive Hon. Sarah D Pobee.The team emerged winners by beating Cheetah BSC 5-4 on penalties .In her speech she encouraged the team to be focused in other to win more trophies and promised them of the Assemblies support to the team any day..The team thanked the DCE for her continuous support to the team any time they fall on her .
The DCE of the Ada East District, Sarah Dugbakie Pobee welcomes the delegation from Citi FM/Citi TV - 8th November, 2023
The DCE of the Ada East District, Sarah Dugbakie Pobee welcomes the delegation from Citi FM/Citi TV ahead of ‘Operation Rebuild’ under the #Relief4LowerVolta initiative.She expressed her gratitude to the team for their support to the district
Today, the team cut the sod for the construction of a resettlement centre for its constituents who have been affected by the spillage
The management of Citi FM and Citi TV has triggered the necessary processes to begin the construction of a resettlement centre in Ada for persons affected by the Akosombo dam spillage.
Meeting with VRA , DCE and Assembly Members on dredging of Futue and Luhuor Creek - 26th October, 2023
Meeting with VRA , DCE and Assembly Members on dredging of Futue and Luhuor creek 26th October, 2023
Launched of UN world Tourism Day Marked with tree planting at Wassakuse on 25th September ,2023
Launched of UN world Tourism Day Marked with tree planting at Wassakuse on 25th September ,2023
Meeting of the Finance and Administrative subcommittee of the Ada East District Assembly - 17TH AUGUST, 2023
Meeting of the Finance and Administrative subcommittee of the Ada East District Assembly. Discussions included;
1. Draft Programme Based Budget Estimate Estimates for 2024-2027.
2. Draft Fee Fixing Resolution for 2024 fiscal year.
3. Draft Revenue Improvement Action Plan for 2024.
Meeting with the Regional Chief Director - 16th August 2023
Meeting with the Regional Chief Director to discuss some key issues hampering on the progress of the Assembly.
- Lateness and Absenteeism to work
- Staff attitude towards postings
- Timely submission of reports to Regional Co-ordinating council.
Interaction with BECE candidates in the Ada Foah Coastal and Central Circuits with Members of the District Education Overnight Committee - 25th July, 2023
Interaction with BECE candidates in the Ada Foah Coastal and Central Circuits with Members of the District Education Overnight Committee on 25th July,2023 at the Anyakpo and Ada Foah Pentecost Church respectively.
General Assembly meeting of the Ada East District Assembly held on 30th June ,2023.
General Assembly meeting of the Ada East District Assembly held on 30th June ,2023.
Engagement with social services, F & A and Project Affected communities with Electrochem Ghana Limited.
Engagement with social services, F & A and Project Affected communities with Electrochem Ghana Limited - 8th June, 2023.
DCE meeting with Assembly members on Revenue mobilization - 8th June, 2023
DCE meeting with Assembly members on Revenue mobilization
Meeting with some revenue collectors on issues of low performance of staff in the area of Salt mining and market Tolls - 11th May, 2023
Meeting with some revenue collectors on issues of low performance of staff in the area of Salt mining and market Tolls Held on 11th May 2023.
Social services sub committee meeting of the Ada East District Assembly held on - 22nd April, 2023
Social services sub committee meeting of the Ada East District Assembly held on 22nd April, 2023
Management meeting of the Ada East District Assembly at the Assembly Hall - 18th March, 2023
Management meeting of the Ada East District Assembly held on 18th March, 2023 at the Assembly Hall of the Assembly
Meeting with some selected chiefs from the Ada Traditional Council on issues relating to the development of Ada. - 27th February, 2023
Meeting with some selected chiefs from the Ada Traditional Council on issues relating to the development of Ada
ADA EAST DISTRICT CHIEF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONS NEWLY BUILT CHPS COMPOUND AT ALORKPEM -18th January, 2023
ADA EAST DISTRICT CHIEF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONS NEWLY BUILT CHPS COMPOUND AT ALORKPEM
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ada East District Assembly Honorable Sarah Dugbakie Pobee as commissioned a newly built Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound at Alorkpem.
The facility which is aimed at improving access to health care delivery in the area is expected to serve residents and non-residents within the Island communities Afelvi,Azizakpe etc
During the commissioning, Hon. Sarah Dugbakie Pobee, said pregnant women in the community have been facing difficulties during labor and health care due to the lack of maternity ward at the facility hence the provision of block.
She thanked the chiefs and people of the community for keeping faith in her and her party (New Patriotic Party ) and admonished the pregnant women within the community to patronize the services of the facility.
Meeting with Lower Volta Dredging and Contractors Limited on the need to remobilize to site to commence the Dredging of the Volta River from the Ada Estuary to the Sogakope Bridge
Meeting with Lower Volta Dredging and Contractors Limited on the need to remobilize to site to commence the Dredging of the Volta River from the Ada Estuary to the Sogakope Bridge.
Government through the Volta River Authority had awarded for the Dredging of the Volta River. For over the past Twenty Years the Volta River has not seen Dredging. The contractor called on the District Chief Executive and to also brief her on the progress made so far as well as the challenges faced. The District Chief Executive assured them of the Assembly's support to ensure that the project begins as scheduled.
CLEAN-UP EXERCISE AT KASSEH
The Ada East District Assembly led by the District Environmental and Health Officer, Mr, Frank O. Abeama on the 29th of July 2022 embarked on a massive clean-up exercise within the Kasseh area council.
The exercise which began in the early hours of Wednesday was aimed at choked gutters along the main Kasseh - Afloa road, relocating traders along the road, clearing vehicles parked at the shoulders of the road, and prosecuting offenders who fail to adhere to the Assembly bye-laws.
DEMOLITION EXERCISE AT KASSEH
The Ada East District Assembly Inspection team led by the Hon. District Chief Executive,the District Coordinating Director,the District Engineer and other members of the inspection team visited the demolished site at the Kasseh market where the Corn millers were located.The demolishing exercise is to make way for proper development of the entire market for it to have a facelift to modern and standard market.The Site will be used to construct a lockable market stores both by the District Assembly and the Coastal development authority (CODA).
COMMISSIONING OF CHPS COMPOND AT FANTEVIKOPE AND HANDING OVER OF REHABILITATED RECOVERY WARD AT ADA HEALTH CENTER
The Ada East District Chief Executive has commissioned two projects in the district on Thursday, 10th February, 2022 at Fantevikope and Ada Health Centre, Ada-Foah. The ceremony was graced by the Chief of Fantevikope, George Fantevikope; Rep of Asigbekope Chief, Solomon Asigbe; the District Coordinating Director (DCD), Fred B. Kpodo; the District Director of Health, Dr. Kofi Boakye; the District Ing., Christian Agboada, Assembly Member for F/A Electoral Area, Hon. Philip Tetteh Atchia; some Assembly Staff and Residents.
Dr. Kofi Boakye said the facility was a purpose built CHPS compound.
He indicated that it is the expectation of leaders to leave developmental lagacies after their tenure, and commended the support of the DCE towards realisation of same.
He expressed gratitude to the DCE, DCD, Chiefs and other key Actors who played a part in making the project a success.
The Dist. DoH touched on the rationale and principles underpinning the CHPS concept, to wit: a community-based committee would be constituted & inaugurated accordingly, he said.
The DCE said her leadership has aligned with Mr. President health & education priorities.
She elaborated on similar inherited/initiated CHPS compound projects that were completed, and the recent construction of a fence wall around the Kasseh Health Centre.
The DCE thanked the Almighty God, the Chiefs, and all contributors towards a timely completion of the project.
She siad the primary focus for the gathering was to officially commission the CHPS compound.
She appealed to the nurses to handle patients with care and cooperate with the community leadership system.
The DCE indicated that the facility would serve 8 surrounding communities.
Hon. Sarah Pobee said Government cannot do it all, thus a special Fund raising programs would be initiated under her tenure, towards some community projects.
She noted that other complementary items would be factored into the Assembly's budget for the necessary intervention.
The DCE cuts the ribbon, and unveiled the plaque to officially commission the Fantevikope/ Asigbekope EA CHPS compound.
She led the team to inspect the health facility: having a Consulting room
Midwives room, washroom etc.
The DCE cuts the ribbon, and unveiled the plaque to officially commission the Fantevikope/ Asigbekope EA CHPS compound.
She led the team to inspect the health facility: having a Consulting room
Midwives room, washroom etc.
Hon. Tetteh Atchia Congratulated the Assembly team and all who played a part in making the project a success. He appealed to the DCE for a Kindergarten (KG) unit in order to decongest the school.
In conclusion, he said the Onus lies on the community to manage the CHPS compound.
LAUNCHING OF "OPERATION CLEAN YOUR FRONTAGE"
Ada East District Assembly Pilot Launch of the Sanitation Policy dubbed "Operation Clean your frontage" held on Saturday, 29th January, 2022 at the Kasseh Lorry Station.
At Ada East District Assembly, the operation clean your frontage campaign started with a float through the principal street of the District's commercial centre, kasseh.
The objective of the exercise was to:
1) sensitize citizenry on the Sanitation Policy/ law dubbed " operation clean your frontage"
2) remove structures situated at unauthorized places.
The float started from the street of Kasseh Clinic Centre through to the Goil filling station, the market street and back to the Kasseh lorry station.
The DCE, Hon. Sarah Dugbakie Pobee together with the Assembly team educated shop owners on the need to keep their frontage clean.
Near the MTN office, the DCE ordered the closure of an Agro-chemical shop, a victim of an unclean frontage.
When the team got to the Kasseh-Ada Y Junction, the DCE ordered the removal of structures on the shoulders of the street; all posters/ bannerss and items stattioned at unauthorized places.
She tasked the DEHO to take on all culpable persons.
Speaking at the launch, the DCE said Land owners, land lords, food vendors will be held reponsible for not compiling with the sanitation law.
She stressed on the need to keep the gates of the District clean particularly from Agbede-kofi to Bedeku, which gives first impression to visitors and developers.
She stated that series of stakeholder consultations were held to pave way for demolition of some unauthorized structures and admonished victims to comply with the Assembly's directive on same.
The DCE appealed to residents and traders to participate in national exercise as a sign of Patriotism. She also called on all stakeholders: GPRTU, the Clergy, Security Agencies, etc. to cooperate with the Assembly to sustain the exercise.
She mentioned that ZOIL would soon commence sanitation exercise at the river fronts.
The District Coordinating Director (DCD), Fred B. Kpodo on his side, expressed the readiness of the Assembly team to inplement the law to the latter. He mentioned that necessary resources would be provided to sustain the exercise.
The DCD expressed his profound gratitude to all participants and called on others to join. He concluded with the axiom, "cleanliness is next to godliness".
The District Environmental Health Officer (DEHO) indicated that on
1st February, 2022 the Sanitation policy would be launched at the Regional level, bringing into full effect the Sanitation Law.
He informed citizenry of the readiness of his outfit to prosecute all offenders especially the recalcitrant ones to serve as a deterent.
Upcoming Activities:
NASPA clean up exercise @ Ada Foah
12th Feb.
2021 FARMERS DAY CELEBRATION
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ORIENTATION FOR 2021/2022 NATIONAL SERVICE PERSONNEL
The Ada East District Assembly on Monday, 25Th October, 2021 organized an orientation Programme for the 2021/2022 batch of National service personnel in the district, held at the District Assembly’s Hall, Atortorkope.
The objectives of the programme were to sensitize service personnel on work ethics; the importance of doing national service; and to officially welcome them into the working environment.
Speaking at the programme, The District Chief Executive, Hon. Sarah Dugbakie Pobee and The District Coordinating Director of Assembly, Mr. Fred B. Kpodo called on service personnel to adhere to laid-down rules and regulations and submit to their supervisors at their various Units/Departments so as to learn and tap from their experiences.
Again, they urged them to adopt good work ethics, seize the opportunity to be very proactive and industrious in their various roles, and to take their work seriously as it marked their journey into the world of work.
On the submission of the monthly duty form, Mr. Genesis Obeng, The Assistant Human Resource Manager said, service personnel should fill and submit a monthly duty form to the NSS Secretariat before the 15th of every month and that all completed forms should be endorsed by various heads of institutions with official stamp from the Human Resource Department.
He also warned that payment of service allowance would be based strictly on the submission of the duty forms and that any service personnel who failed to submit the forms after the deadline would have to forego his or her allowance for the said month.
THE HON. DCE COMMISSIONS AMLAKPO 3-UNIT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM BLOCK, OFFICE AND STORE HELD ON THURSDAY, 25th JUNE 2020 AT AMLAKPO.
The District Chief Executive of Ada East District Assembly, Hon. Sarah Dugbakie Pobee, has commissioned the Amlakpo Junior High School (JHS) 3-Unit classroom block with office, IT room and store project. The project was funded by Ada East District Assembly – District Assembly Common Fund.
The project was necessitated by the plight of pupils trekking a long distance to Kasseh before accessing Junior High School education and also some pupils ended up joining wee gangs and exhibiting deviant behaviors at school. The lack of close parental monitoring as pupils trek to school has accrued to the poor performance of candidates in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The new school infrastructure would serve Amlakpo community and its surrounding environs.
REPORT ON THE HON. DCE’s MONITORING EXERCISE AT ADA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ADA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE AND GROWTH / ICCES VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTTITUTE AS SCHOOLS REOPEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE INSTRUMENT (EI) 64, HELD ON MONDAY, 22ND JUNE 2020 AT THE PREMISE OF THE RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS.
As we are all aware, President Nana Akuffo-Addo on Sunday, June 21st 2020, delivered the 12th address on measures government is taking to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Ghana. As part of the phased approach to return our lives, safely, back to normal, the President mentioned that final year senior high school students (SHS 3), and second year Gold Track students would be going back to school from Monday, 22nd June, 2020 to prepare for and sit their exit examinations and to complete their first semester before going on vacation respectively. The President mentioned that, each student, teaching and non-teaching staff, invigilator and school administrator will be provided with three (3) pieces of reusable face masks; hand sanitizers, veronica buckets positioned at vantage points, rolls of tissue paper, gallons of liquid soap and thermometer guns.
SOD CUTTING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ULTRA - MODERN MARKET AT KASSEH.
On Thursday 14Th May 2020, The Ada East District Chief Executive, Hon. Sarah Dugbakie Pobee cut the sod for the construction of an Ultra-modern market sheds; an open pavilion with pavement, having the capacity to accommodate fifty (50) market women and a crèche at Kasseh market, in the Ada East Constituency. The project which is worth GH 2 million Ghana Cedis is expected to be completed in November this year.
The project is the fulfillment of President Akuffo Addo's flagship One Million Dollar per Constituency policy under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme(IPEP). Under IPEP, each of the 275 constituencies is allocated the equivalence of US $ 1 million annually to be invested in infrastructure development initiatives of their choice, managed and implemented by the three development authorities, under the office of the President, supervised by the Minister responsible for Special Development Initiatives.
The ceremony was graced by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Coastal Development Authority (CODA, Mr. Jerry Ahmed Shaibu; the Rock Solution Ltd. Contractor, Mr. Tetteh Glover; Representative of the Paramount Chief of Ada, Ameti Kplevi Louis(Chief Linguist); The Kasseh Chief , Nene Hordoklama; the Sabah family heads; the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Fred B. Kpodo; the Heads of Departments/Units of the Assembly, and members of the market women association.
LAUNCHING OF OPERATION CLEAN YOUR FRONTAGE
Ada East District Assembly Pilot Launch of the Sanitation Policy dubbed "Operation Clean your frontage" held on Saturday, 29th January, 2022 at the Kasseh Lorry Station.
At Ada East District Assembly, the operation clean your frontage campaign started with a float through the principal street of the District's commercial centre, kasseh.
The objective of the exercise was to:
1) sensitize citizenry on the Sanitation Policy/ law dubbed " operation clean your frontage"
2) remove structures situated at unauthorized places.
The float started from the street of Kasseh Clinic Centre through to the Goil filling station, the market street and back to the Kasseh lorry station.
The DCE, Hon. Sarah Dugbakie Pobee together with the Assembly team educated shop owners on the need to keep their frontage clean.
Near the MTN office, the DCE ordered the closure of an Agro-chemical shop, a victim of an unclean frontage.
When the team got to the Kasseh-Ada Y Junction, the DCE ordered the removal of structures on the shoulders of the street; all posters/ bannerss and items stattioned at unauthorized places.
She tasked the DEHO to take on all culpable persons.
Speaking at the launch, the DCE said Land owners, land lords, food vendors will be held reponsible for not compiling with the sanitation law.
She stressed on the need to keep the gates of the District clean particularly from Agbede-kofi to Bedeku, which gives first impression to visitors and developers.
She stated that series of stakeholder consultations were held to pave way for demolition of some unauthorized structures and admonished victims to comply with the Assembly's directive on same.
The DCE appealed to residents and traders to participate in national exercise as a sign of Patriotism. She also called on all stakeholders: GPRTU, the Clergy, Security Agencies, etc. to cooperate with the Assembly to sustain the exercise.
She mentioned that ZOIL would soon commence sanitation exercise at the river fronts.
The District Coordinating Director (DCD), Fred B. Kpodo on his side, expressed the readiness of the Assembly team to inplement the law to the latter. He mentioned that necessary resources would be provided to sustain the exercise.
The DCD expressed his profound gratitude to all participants and called on others to join. He concluded with the axiom, "cleanliness is next to godliness".
The District Environmental Health Officer (DEHO) indicated that on
1st February, 2022 the Sanitation policy would be launched at the Regional level, bringing into full effect the Sanitation Law.
He informed citizenry of the readiness of his outfit to prosecute all offenders especially the recalcitrant ones to serve as a deterent.
Upcoming Activities:
NASPA clean up exercise @ Ada Foah
12th Feb.