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Sod-Cutting Ceremony for 24-Hour Economy Model Market and Commissions Solar Streetlights

The Suaman District Assembly successfully held a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of the 24-Hour Economy Model Market and the commissioning of newly installed solar streetlights on Tuesday, 24th June, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The event brought together a wide range of stakeholders and community members, including the District Chief Executive (DCE), traditional leaders (Nananom), pastors, representatives of the Muslim community, former DCEs, a regional delegation, the project contractor and his team, staff of the Suaman District Assembly, security services, various working groups, and members of the general public.

In an opening address, the DCD, Mr. Vincent Banye depicted the purpose of the gathering and thanked all stakeholders for making it a point to the ceremony.

In his remarks, the DCE, Hon. Vasco Obour emphasized the importance of the 24-Hour Economy Model Market in promoting local economic development, creating employment opportunities, and improving trading activities within the district.

The District works Engineer, Mr. Charles Wornor Tetteh in his speech, described how the 24-Hour model market is going to look like and also asked the Project Contractor the duration of the project which he boldly said “It’s a One and Half year project”.

Former DCE, Philip K. Boahen in his speech commended the good job of the sitting DCE and encouraged him to do more. Nananom also gave their speech to show how involved and supportive they are in the up-coming project.

The first phase of the ceremony ended with the sod-cutting and proceeded to the commissioning of the Solar streetlights (Second Phase).

The commissioning of the solar streetlights is also expected to enhance security, improve visibility at night, and support economic and social activities in the community.

The Assembly expressed its appreciation to all stakeholders for their support and participation and reaffirmed its commitment to implementing development projects that improve the livelihoods of residents across the district.

The ceremony marked another significant step towards the socio-economic growth and transformation of the Suaman District.

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First Audit Committee Meeting, 2026

The Internal Audit Unit of the Suman District Assembly held its first Audit Committee meeting on Tuesday, 14th April 2026, at the office of the District Coordinating Director. The meeting was organized via Microsoft Teams, which enabled members who were at distant locations to participate effectively in the proceedings.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the following matters:

The 2025 Fourth Quarter Internal Audit Report
The 2025 Management Letter
The Revised Internal Audit Charter
Any other matters arising

The meeting provided a platform for members to review the Internal Audit Unit’s findings and recommendations, deliberate on management responses, and discuss measures aimed at strengthening internal controls and improving operational efficiency within the Assembly.

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Nkoko Nkwtsenketse

The ‘Nkoko Nketsenketse’ program is a government flagship initiative aimed at promoting poultry production, enhancing food security, creating employment opportunities, and improving the livelihoods of beneficiaries across the country. This report provides a comprehensive account of the implementation of the program within the Suaman District, covering the receipt of birds and feed, distribution processes, mortality records etc.

The official launch of the Nkoko Nketsenketse Program in the district was held on 30th March, 2026 at the Suaman District Assembly Conference Hall.

The event was attended by:

District Chief Executive, District Coordinating Director, Nananom, Former MP Hon. Joseph Betino, District Assembly officials, Hon. Assembly Members, Agricultural officers, Beneficiaries’ and Community stakeholders.

The launch marked the commencement of the official distribution of birds to registered beneficiaries. Following the launch, 1,420 birds were distributed to beneficiaries out of 2,849. 1,474 birds remained at the farm. He later recorded 219 mortalities reducing the number birds at farm to 1,255 and raising his total number of mortalities to 325. The remaining live birds were later distributed to farmers. Each beneficiary was provided with 25kg bag of poultry feed to sustain the birds in the interim period.

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1st Spatial Planning Committee Meeting

The District Spatial Planning Committee meeting was held on Tuesday, 31st March, 2026 at the District Assembly Conference Hall at exactly 10:00 AM. The meeting brought together committee members and relevant stakeholders to deliberate on matters relating to spatial planning, development control, and enforcement within the district.

The Chairman welcomed all members present and called the meeting to order. He emphasized the importance of effective planning and coordinated development within the district.

The committee proceeded to review reports submitted by the various Technical Sub-Committees. Members carefully examined the recommendations and observations presented in the reports. Discussions were held on the suitability and compliance of proposed developments with the district’s planning standards and regulations.

Following deliberations, the committee considered the recommendations of the Technical Sub-Committees and decisions were taken accordingly. Some recommendations were approved, others were deferred for further assessment, while a few were refused due to non-compliance with planning requirements and regulations.

Under matters relating to sensitization, development control, and enforcement, members discussed strategies to improve public awareness on planning regulations and the need for compliance with approved development procedures. The committee also addressed challenges associated with unauthorized developments and emphasized the importance of strengthening monitoring and enforcement activities across the district.

The committee further reviewed aspects of the district planning scheme. Discussions focused on ensuring that the planning scheme adequately responds to current development trends and supports orderly growth within the district.

Under Any Other Matter, members raised additional concerns and suggestions relating to land use management, stakeholder collaboration, and improved coordination among relevant institutions.

There being no further business to discuss, the Chairman thanked members for their active participation and commitment towards the development of the district. The meeting was brought to a close.

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69th Independence Anniversary Celebration

The Suaman District Assembly joined the rest of the nation on Friday, 6th March 2026, to commemorate Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary Celebration. The occasion was marked with patriotism, unity, and a renewed sense of national pride as citizens gathered to celebrate Ghana’s progress and reflect on the sacrifices made by the nation’s forefathers in securing independence.

The celebration was held at the district level and was attended by several distinguished personalities, including the Honourable Member of Parliament, the District Chief Executive, the District Coordinating Director, Nananom (Traditional Authorities), members of the Clergy, representatives of the Security Services, Heads of Departments, teachers, students, and members of the general public.

The ceremony commenced with the arrival of dignitaries, followed by the hoisting of the national flag and the singing of the National Anthem, which created an atmosphere of patriotism and unity. One of the major highlights of the celebration was an impressive march parade by students from various schools within the district as well as cadet corps, who displayed discipline, coordination, and a strong spirit of patriotism. Their performance added colour and significance to the occasion and demonstrated the commitment of the youth toward national values and service.

Addresses delivered by dignitaries emphasized the importance of peace, unity, discipline, and hard work in building a prosperous nation. Speakers encouraged citizens, especially the younger generation, to uphold the values of honesty, patriotism, and responsibility in contributing to national and district development.

The presence of Nananom, the Clergy, and the Security Services added dignity and honour to the occasion, reflecting the collaborative role of traditional, religious, and state institutions in promoting development and national cohesion.

In conclusion, the celebration of Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary in the Suaman District was successful and memorable. It served as a reminder of Ghana’s journey toward nationhood and reinforced the need for unity, commitment, and collective effort in advancing development within the district and the country as a whole.

Scenes from the Session

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SOD- Cutting of Developmental Projects

On 13th December 2025, the Hon. District Chief Executive (DCE), Vasco Obour, together with the District Assembly, performed a sod-cutting ceremony to mark the commencement of awarded development projects in the District. The ceremony took place at Suiaboi, a suburb within the District. Present at the ceremony were the Hon. District Chief Executive (Vasco Obour), clergy, Nananom, NDC party executives, security personnel, staff of the District Assembly, and the general public.

The projects for which sod was cut included:

Construction of one (1) 2-Unit Classroom Block at Dadieso
Construction of one (1) CHPS Compound at Suiaboi
Construction of one (1) 3-Unit Classroom Block at Taylorkrom
Drilling and mechanisation of ten (10) boreholes
Construction of one (1) 6-Unit Classroom Block at Karlo
Construction of one (1) CHPS Compound at Suibo–Doctormu

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Spatial Planning- Committee Meeting

On Tuesday, 25th November 2025, the District Assembly held a Spatial Planning Committee meeting to inaugurate and swear in committee members. The meeting commenced at 8:30 a.m. with a welcome address by the Secretary, Emmanuel Jnr. Mensah-Aggrey, followed by the introduction of members present.

The Hon. DCE, Vasco Obour, the Magistrate for the Enchi District Court, Lawrence Buenor Buer, his Court Clerk, Sylvester Kwarteng, and committee members were in attendance. The Magistrate led the swearing-in ceremony, during which he outlined the responsibilities of the committee and administered the Official Oath, Oath of Allegiance, and Oath of Secrecy to a ten-member committee.

After the ceremony, a group photograph was taken, after which the Magistrate departed for Sefwi Akontombra to conduct a similar exercise.

Gallery from the swearing-in

The meeting continued with a second phase, during which key spatial planning issues and other related matters within the district were highlighted, discussed, and addressed.

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Training on Smartworkplace

A training session on the Smart Workplace Portal was held on Monday 13th October, 2025 at the District Assembly Hall. The session, facilitated by two representatives from the Local Government Service (LGS) and an MIS Officer from the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC), aimed to equip staff with practical knowledge of the platform, including e-Leave processing, document and correspondence management, virtual communication, and workflow automation.

Scenes from the session

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2025 Mid-Year Budget Review

On 15th July 2025, the District Assembly convened a meeting to deliberate on and finalize the 2025 Mid-Year Review Budget (Draft) and address other pertinent matters. The meeting was held in the District Assembly Conference Room, commencing promptly at 10:00 a.m.

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Monitoring of MMDAs Composite Budget Implementation

A team from the Ministry of Finance paid a working visit to the Suaman District Assembly on Thursday, 5th June 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The meeting took place in the Conference Hall of the District Assembly. The purpose of the engagement was to monitor and assess the implementation of the District’s Composite Budget for the 2024 fiscal year and the first quarter of 2025.

Scenes from the session

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