The projects, which were handed over on Tuesday, September 29 and Wednesday, September 30, 2026, included toilet facilities, Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds, staff accommodation and classroom blocks.

The beneficiary communities were Koluedor, Bonikope, Aditche­rekope, Luhour and Abuanorkope-Lolonya.

At Koluedor, the Assembly handed over a 10-seater KVIP toilet facility, while Bonikope received a three-unit classroom block with stores for the Junior High School.

Aditcherekope also received a six-unit classroom block with a six-seater KVIP toilet facility, while Luhour benefited from a CHPS compound with two-unit staff quarters. Abuanorkope-Lolonya received a CHPS compound with accommodation for a midwife.

The CHPS compounds at Luhour and Abuanorkope-Lolonya were also equipped with office furniture to support effective healthcare delivery.

The Ada Senior High Technical School was not left out, as the Assembly handed over a 20-seater toilet facility, comprising 10 facilities each for boys and girls.

Speaking during the various handing-over ceremonies, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ada West, Hon. Modjifa Tanihu J.J.F. Mills-Nkrumah, said the Assembly, as the main development agent in the district, had identified the critical needs of the beneficiary communities and taken steps to address them.

He cited the situation at the R.C. Basic School at Koluedor, where pupils previously had to resort to the bush when they needed to attend to nature's call, as one of the challenges that necessitated the provision of the new toilet facility.

The DCE urged residents, school authorities and other beneficiaries to take ownership of the projects and ensure their proper maintenance to prolong their lifespan.

At the Ada Senior High Technical School, the DCE said improving the condition of the only secondary school in the district remained one of his priorities.

He disclosed that the Assembly had submitted a request to the government for the construction of a multi-purpose Science Block for the school, in addition to a 24-unit classroom block being provided through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund).

According to him, his vision was to make the school attractive and provide students with the facilities needed to support effective teaching and learning.

The DCE, who is a teacher by profession, said he hoped to return to the classroom to teach after his tenure as DCE and was therefore committed to improving the school to make it a conducive environment for both teachers and students.

He urged the students to develop a strong maintenance culture and keep the newly constructed toilet facilities clean.

The Headmaster of the school, Mr. Thomas Vroom, expressed appreciation to the Assembly, saying that although he had been at the school for about two years and eight months, he had witnessed significant development during the period.

He explained that an assessment of the structural integrity of the school's old toilet facilities revealed that they posed a serious danger to students and staff.

He said the school subsequently appealed to the DCE and the Assembly for assistance, and within a short period, the new toilet facility had been provided.

The District Education Director, Dr. Stephen Arthur, also commended the Assembly for its efforts to improve educational infrastructure despite the limited resources available to it.

He urged students to contribute to creating a healthy environment for learning and encouraged them to take advantage of technology to enhance their education rather than use the internet for unproductive purposes.

At Aditcherekope, Dr. Arthur said when he was posted to the district about three years ago, one of his key objectives was to ensure that no school-going child was left behind.

He explained that the community previously had only a Kindergarten, forcing children to travel to Afiadenyigba to access primary education.

He therefore engaged the DCE on the need to provide a primary school in the community, resulting in the construction and subsequent handing over of the Aditcherekope D.A. Primary School.

Dr. Arthur urged residents to take ownership of the facility and ensure that it was properly maintained for the benefit of present and future generations.

The community expressed appreciation for the new school facility and commended Miss Gladys Sedolo, the teacher in charge of the Kindergarten, for her dedication and hard work.

Residents appealed to the Education Directorate to appoint her as the first head teacher of the new primary school.

Responding to the appeal, Dr. Arthur disclosed that Miss Sedolo had already been appointed as the Headteacher of the school.

At Luhour, the DCE explained that the construction of the CHPS compound was partly in fulfilment of a commitment made by the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Daniel Bessey, during the 2024 parliamentary election campaign.

According to him, the MP had promised to establish a health post for the community should the National Democratic Congress (NDC) win the election.

He said following the party's victory and his subsequent appointment as DCE, the Assembly considered it necessary to fulfil the commitment by providing the community with a CHPS compound.

The DCE and the District Health Director, Dr. Maxwell Onasis Fiadjo, underscored the importance of the facility to healthcare delivery, particularly in strengthening access to primary healthcare.

Dr. Fiadjo stressed that the CHPS concept was community-based and therefore called on residents to take responsibility for the maintenance and protection of the facility.

The Priest-in-Charge of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Koluedor, Rev. Fr. Richard Achii, the Presiding Member of the Ada West District Assembly and Assembly Member for Bonikope, Hon. Lawrence Katey Ngunekpeku, and the Sege-Koni Assembly Member, Hon. Ernest Kugblenu, all urged residents to protect and maintain the facilities.

Hon. Kugblenu also appealed to the DCE to follow up on the 24-unit classroom block for the Ada Senior High Technical School to ensure that the project became a reality.

Other Assembly Members who pledged their support for the maintenance of the projects included Hon. John Ofoe Akpakpavi of the Afiadenyigba Electoral Area, Hon. Jonathan T. Asamanyuah of the Addokope Electoral Area and Hon. Rockson Ahukessey of the Lolonya Electoral Area.

Traditional leaders who attended the various ceremonies included Nene Teye Klokpa of Koluedor, Nene Kwasi Dameh of Konikope and Nene Nuertey Abuanor, as well as Asafoatse Okamatey Abuanor.