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Atiwa East District Assembly
The Atiwa East District Assembly was established in 2018 by Legislative Instrument (LI) 2344 of 2017 as one of the newly created 33 districts in the Eastern Region with Anyinam as the District Capital. The District was carved out of the then Atiwa Distric
Akim Mampong Community Commissions Newly Completed Kindergarten Block![]()
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Tuesday, 30th September 2025 – Akim Mampong, Eastern Region![]()
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The chiefs, queen mothers, and residents of Akim Mampong, led by the Hon. Assembly Member, Hon. Michael Kwabena Osei, in collaboration with the Akim Mampong Community Town Planning Committee, officially commissioned a newly completed Kindergarten block for the Akim Mampong Presby Basic School.![]()
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The commissioning ceremony was graced by several dignitaries including the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa East, Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim, represented by the District Coordinating Director (DCD), Mr. Shakil Mahamood Kpedau. Also in attendance were representatives from the NDC and NPP, the Information Services Department, the District Education Directorate, teachers, parents, and members of the media.![]()
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Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the DCE Hon Owusu Ntim, Mr. Kpedau commended the traditional authorities, the town planning committee, and the entire community for their collective efforts in successfully completing the project. He highlighted the importance of the new KG block in improving early childhood education and reaffirmed the Ghana Education Service’s commitment to its effective use.![]()
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Mr. Kpedau further announced plans of the DCE, to upgrade the Akim Mampong Health Centre, which has been recognized as the best in the district, which is to construct an ultra-modern laboratory. He also disclosed proposed projects under the District Common Fund (DCF), including new KG and primary school blocks for communities such as Anyinam Islamic Zongo and Bebome, and a health centre with a nurses' bungalow for Nanapa.![]()
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Emphasizing the importance of maintenance, Mr. Kpedau urged the community to preserve their infrastructural investments for future generations. A surprise donation was also made by the local authorities in support of the occasion.![]()
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Osaaberima Kwameko, Chief of Asamang Tamfoe, echoed the call for a strong maintenance culture and further advocated for the use of local languages in early childhood education to preserve cultural heritage and improve learning outcomes.![]()
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Speaking on behalf of the District Education Director, Miss Pearl Lionel Acquah, District Statistician Miss Evelyn Duodo emphasized the need to boost school enrollment and maintain educational infrastructure. She applauded the community for their initiative and encouraged continued collaboration to support quality education.![]()
The event marked a significant milestone in community-led development and education infrastructure in the Atiwa East District.
Atiwa East District Assembly meets Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government.![]()
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As part of its oversight responsibility on the performance of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, the Parliamentary Select Committee of local government invited all MMDAs to appear before them to respond to issues captured in the Annual Audit Committee Reports for the 2024 as well as the status of utilization of the 2024 DACF disbursement that was sent by Government. ![]()
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Atiwa East District Assembly was represented by the Hon District Chief Executive, in the person of Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim, the Coordinating Director, Mr. Mahamood Shakil kpedau, the District Financial Officer, Mr. Joseph Fei Ofori, the District Procurement Officer, Mr Selorm Prosper Ahiagbah and the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Assembly, Dr.Victir Curtis Lartey.![]()
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The Hon DCE and his team satisfactorily responded to all the questions that were posed to them.![]()
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The Hon DCE further outlined the projects that have been advertised and awaiting tender opening and subsequent Award to the most responsive bidders. He equally catalogged the legacy projects such the1 storey DCE Bungalow, the 4- Bedroom staff Bungalow and 40 - lovable stores and the efforts being made to ensure the projects are completed expeditiously.
ISD Eastern Regional Director Engages Atiwa East District Assembly on Strengthening Communication Channels![]()
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On Tuesday, 16th September 2025, the Eastern Regional Director of the Information Services Department (ISD), Miss Sethlina Adwoa Okai, led a delegation from the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (ERCC) to the Atiwa East District Assembly. The visit was carried out under a directive from the Hon. Minister of State for Government Communication, Hon. Felix Owusu Kwakye, issued through the ISD Headquarters in Accra.![]()
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The visit forms part of a broader nationwide initiative to enhance communication strategies across all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), ensuring a more efficient flow of information from the grassroots to central government. The ISD, as the official mouthpiece and listening post of government, is working to reposition itself as a stronger link between citizens and policymakers.![]()
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The team was welcomed by the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim, and the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Shakil Mahamood Kpedau. A stakeholder meeting was convened at the DCE’s office at 4:00 PM, with participation from information officers and other relevant officers.![]()
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Key discussions focused on the need to improve internal and external communication processes at the district level. Miss Okai highlighted the ISD’s renewed mandate to capture and relay timely, accurate, and community-specific information to aid in governance and development planning. She stressed that stronger communication frameworks would enable government to better respond to local needs, enhance public education campaigns, and support national security efforts. In responds to the stronger communication framework is the establishment of the Bunso platform which will soon be rolled out.![]()
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The meeting also shed light on pressing challenges faced by district information officers, including inadequate logistics, staffing gaps, and coordination issues. Participants were encouraged to share their experiences and propose practical solutions to improve the department’s operations.![]()
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Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim commended the initiative and pledged the Assembly’s full support in strengthening the partnership with ISD to achieve better communication outcomes for the district.![]()
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The visit underscores the government's commitment to improving information flow and transparency, especially at the local government level, where effective communication is crucial for development and public trust.
Atiwa East DCE , DCD, and Education Director Mark “My First Day at School” with the Distribution of Books and other items to Learners Across Selected Schools in the District.![]()
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In a heartwarming show of commitment to early childhood education, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa East, Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim, and the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Shakil Mahamood Kpedau, together with a team from the District Assembly and the Information Services Department, joined the District Director of Education, Miss Perl Leonel Acquah, and her team to commemorate “My First Day at School” with pupils across the District.![]()
The event, held around midday, saw a convoy of officials visiting some selected schools in the District: Accra Village D/A Primary School, Enyiresi Islamic Primary School, St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Sekyere, Ahankrasu DA primary school, Abekoase Subrisu DA primary school, Methodist primary school at Abekoase, and Subriso No1 primary school.![]()
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The initiative is part of a nationwide tradition aimed at welcoming young learners as they begin their formal education journey.![]()
Learners who were newly enrolled were warmly received and presented with various items including books, pencils, soft drinks, and biscuits as tokens to encourage them and make their first school day a memorable one.![]()
Speaking at each of the schools, Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim emphasized the Assembly’s unwavering commitment to education, citing it as a cornerstone of the Dlistrict’s development agenda. He revealed that a dedicated fund has been established by the Assembly to support both Educational and Health needs ranging from infrastructure and logistics to improve academic performance.![]()
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Miss Perl Leonel Acquah, the District Director of Education, echoed the DCE’s sentiments, expressing her appreciation for the strong collaboration between the Assembly and the Education Directorate. She highlighted the importance of nurturing young minds from day one and assured teachers and parents of continuous support.![]()
In every school visited, the team engaged with headteachers and staff to discussing both opportunities and challenges within their respective schools. Issues relating to inadequate infrastructure, poor road network, and inadequate teaching resources were brought up and the Hon DCE assured them of the Assembly’s plans to address all their concerns.![]()
The event ended on a high note, with smiles on the faces of learners, teachers, and parents alike, as the District leadership reaffirmed its dedication to building a brighter future through Education.