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MCE pays courtesy call on Agona Nyakrom chief, reaffirms commitment to development

The Municipal Chief Executive of the Agona West Municipal Assembly, Eric Gyamfi Odoom, has paid a formal courtesy call on Okofo Katakyi Nyarko Eku X, the revered Chief of Agona Nyakrom.

Date Created : 11/25/2025 : Story Author : News Ghana/Ghanadistricts.com

The visit was deeply rooted in the MCE’s desire to express his sincere gratitude to the Chief for the invaluable support and guidance extended to him throughout his journey to becoming the Municipal Chief Executive.

During the meeting, the MCE took the opportunity to reaffirm his unwavering commitment to prioritizing and accelerating the development agenda of the Agona West Municipality.

The discussions during this important engagement covered several critical areas vital to the growth and governance of the municipality. Central to the dialogue was the topic of revenue mobilization, which the MCE highlighted as an essential component for funding developmental projects and enhancing municipal services.

The meeting also underscored the importance of building and sustaining strong, collaborative relationships with traditional leaders, recognizing their influential role in community mobilization and local governance. Furthermore, the issue of non-supervision of developers was addressed, with a focus on improving oversight to ensure that infrastructural developments within the municipality meet required standards and regulations.

The MCE assured Okofo Nyarko Eku X of his openness to the advice and insights shared during the meeting, emphasizing the need for effective collaboration between the municipal leadership and traditional authorities. This partnership, he noted, is crucial for addressing existing challenges while unlocking new opportunities for the socio-economic advancement of Agona West.

The visit and discussions come against the backdrop of the Agona West Municipal Assembly’s broader development goals for 2025 and beyond. The Assembly is focused on increasing access to infrastructural development, promoting health, education, sanitation, and environmental sustainability, along with economic growth through sound governance.

Projects currently underway or planned include road improvement works, institutional infrastructure construction such as libraries, clinics, and police posts, as well as initiatives to enhance revenue collection and property management. The MCE’s engagement with the Chief of Agona Nyakrom is emblematic of the Assembly’s inclusive approach to development, which seeks to harness the strengths of traditional authority and municipal governance for the benefit of the entire municipality.

Accompanying the MCE on this visit were key municipal officials, including the Municipal Coordinating Director, the Municipal Finance Officer, and heads of various units and departments within the Municipal Assembly. Their presence reflected a unified commitment from the local government’s leadership to foster good governance, enhance service delivery, and implement development projects that will improve the quality of life for the residents of Agona West.