Adidome (V/R), April. 29, GNA – Mr. Dodzi Addison Mornyuie, the District Chief Executive of Central Tongu has underscored his commitment to addressing the challenges hindering the effective functioning and development of the District Assembly.
During a recent engagement with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mornyuie highlighted key areas requiring attention, including infrastructure, staff welfare, support for the youth and revenue mobilization.
Noting the suboptimal working conditions at the assembly, Mr. Mornyuie lamented the lack of adequate furniture, which often disrupts operations, particularly during conferences.
We lack furniture, and our officers must rely on those in the conference hall. So, whenever there is a meeting at the conference hall, our officers don’t have anything to sit on in their various Offices.”
To mitigate this, he pledged to prioritize the provision of essential office equipment and facilities to ensure a conducive working environment.
Mr. Mornyuie announced plans to construct a staff canteen, aimed at enhancing staff productivity by reducing the time spent on lunch breaks.
Additionally, he revealed intentions to develop a car park to safeguard the assembly’s vehicles from deterioration.
The DCE also emphasized the importance of providing distinctive identification for assembly staff, especially the Environmental Protection Agency and Town Council workers which would foster a sense of professionalism and aid their operations in the district.
On the revenue mobilization front, Mr. Mornyuie acknowledged the need for improvement and pledged to collaborate with assembly members to devise a comprehensive strategy for generating internal revenue.
Leveraging Central Tongu’s prominence in rice, cassava, and maize production, he expressed optimism about tapping into this potential to boost revenue generation.
Mr. Mornyuie also outlined plans to engage shop owners in the district, with a focus on sensitizing them about the importance of fulfilling their financial obligations to the assembly. He also highlighted the need to intensify revenue mobilization efforts in local markets.
Beyond these initiatives, Mr. Mornyuie revealed plans to attract investors to the district, with the aim of stimulating development and creating job opportunities for the youth.
This, he said, would help mitigate social vices and empower young people.
He also announced plans to implement apprenticeship programs, enabling youth to acquire skills and secure jobs.
The DCE also expressed its commitment to supporting sports development in the district. He assured that registered football teams under the Ghana Football Association would receive full support from the district assembly.
This initiative, he believes, would help harness the potential of the youth and promote development in the district.
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