WESTERN REGIONAL MINISTER PAYS WORKING VISIT TO ELLEMBELLE DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

The Ellembelle District Assembly on Wednesday, 4th November 2026, received the Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, and the Regional Coordinating Director (RCD), Madam Rachael Fosua Sarpong on an official working visit aimed at monitoring, strengthening collaboration and accelerating development in the district.

The delegation was warmly received by the District Chief Executive, Hon. Joseph Agyekum and the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Alhassan Mohammed, who expressed the Assembly’s appreciation for the visit.

A presentation by the District Planning Officer, Mr. Theophilus Tamatey-Agbo, highlighted key ongoing development projects and interventions being implemented across the district from 2025 up to date.

Among the projects showcased were the construction of 3-unit and 6-unit classroom blocks with washroom facilities and staff common rooms at various communities, 2-unit kindergarten blocks at Kotokoum and Ngalekyi, and approximately fourteen (14) mechanized boreholes in selected communities.

The presentation also highlighted major collaborative projects with Ghana Gas, including a 43-bed capacity health facility at Aiyinase and an ultra-modern market and bus terminal at Esiama.

Additionally, the Assembly reported on the provision of ten (10) refuse containers to improve environmental sanitation, five of which had been delivered, with five awaiting delivery to their designated locations.

Addressing Management and staff, the Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, expressed his excitement at finally being able to visit the Assembly after a number of prior arrangements had been postponed due to conflicting schedules. He encouraged the Assembly to remain committed to its mandate and intensify efforts towards achieving the government’s development objectives.

He further urged all departments, agencies and units to strengthen collaboration, promote teamwork and work collectively towards advancing development in the district.

The visit reaffirmed the importance of effective coordination, institutional collaboration and dedication among public officials in delivering sustainable development to the people of Ellembelle.

The visit was climaxed with a visit to some selected project site in the district namely,6-nuits classroom block at Nkroful Agric Senior High School(NASS), 2-storey office complex at Nkroful, Ultra modern market and bus terminal at Esiama, 2-storey 12 units classroom block at Kikam, 6-units classroom block at Asemko, 2-storey 12 units classroom block at Bonzoh Kaku Senior High School(BOKASS) and lastly visited the 24 hour economy market project at Aiyinase.