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ADMA, MPCU conducts composite budget monitoring exercise to assess ongoing projects

The Adentan Municipal Assembly (AdMA), through its Municipal Planning Coordinating Unit (MPCU), has embarked on a comprehensive composite monitoring exercise to evaluate the progress of ongoing development projects across the municipality.

Date Created : 4/30/2026 : Story Author : Ghanadistricts.com

The exercise, which forms part of the Assembly’s routine oversight responsibilities, the exercise lead by the MCE and MCD brought together key officials from the Works Department, planning unit, and other stakeholders to inspect a range of infrastructure projects captured in the Assembly’s project register.

Projects monitored include the construction of classroom blocks, office complexes, fencing works, and other community-based infrastructure aimed at improving service delivery and enhancing socio-economic development within the municipality. The team assessed critical indicators such as project timelines, financial performance, percentage of completion, and adherence to specifications.

Preliminary observations from the monitoring exercise indicate that while several projects are nearing completion, others are progressing steadily, albeit with minor delays attributed to logistical and operational challenges. In some cases, contractors have completed major structural works, with finishing stages such as plastering, installation, and external works ongoing.

Officials also noted that a number of projects have achieved significant completion rates, reflecting effective utilization of funds and improved contractor performance. However, the MPCU emphasized the need for contractors handling delayed projects to expedite work to meet revised timelines.

Speaking during the exercise, The MCE, Hon. Ella Christine Esinam Nongo reiterated their commitment to ensuring value for money and quality delivery of all government-funded projects. She stressed that regular monitoring remains a critical tool in promoting accountability, transparency, and efficiency in project execution.

The MCE, further assured residents that it will continue to intensify supervision and collaborate with contractors to address bottlenecks, ensuring that all projects are completed to specification and within schedule.

The secretary to the Unit who doubled as the Planning Officer stressed that, composite monitoring exercise is expected to inform future planning decisions and strengthen the Assembly’s development agenda as it works towards improving infrastructure and public services in Adentan Municipality.