The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has officially launched an ambitious long-term development strategy aimed at transforming infrastructure, improving sanitation, and boosting economic opportunities within the municipality.The plan, unveiled under the theme "Shaping Our Destiny: A Roadmap for Transformation and Prosperity", outlines a comprehensive vision to address critical issues, including poor drainage, inadequate roads, incomplete public infrastructure, and weak land use enforcement.Speaking at the official launch in Accra on Tuesday, the Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Mrs Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, hailed the initiative as a model for sustainable urban development."This event is more than a celebration of one Assembly's strategic foresight," she said. "It signals our collective resolve to plan our cities, empower communities, and build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable urban futures."Mrs Sowah called on other metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies to adopt similar strategies and support Ghana's broader goal of climate resilience and inclusive growth.She noted that the plan aligns with the Ghana Sustainable Cities Strategy - a national framework aimed at fostering urban collaboration and integrated infrastructure development across sectors such as sanitation, housing, and transportation.In addition, the Minister highlighted the prelaunch of the Clean Ghana Campaign and National Sanitation Day as part of efforts to promote civic responsibility and environmental cleanliness.Municipal Chief Executive of La Dade-Kotopon, Mr Alfredos Nii Anyetei, stressed that the development plan prioritises the needs of residents across all demographics."At the core of this plan are our children who deserve better schools, our mothers and fathers who need quality healthcare, our entrepreneurs seeking capital and market access, and our sanitation workers and fisher folk," Mr Anyetei said.He emphasised that the plan is not merely a document, but a practical blueprint for inclusive development.He added that, the key areas of the plan include the expansion of educational and healthcare infrastructure, support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), flood control measures, and circular waste management systems."No one will be left out," he assured. "We cannot speak of progress if our communities remain vulnerable.
This plan would bring hope for a cleaner, safer, and greener La Dade-Kotopon."He concluded that, the long-term strategic plan is expected to guide the Assembly's development agenda over the next two decades, with phased implementation supported by both government and private sector stakeholders. BY RAYMOND APPIAH-AMPONSAH
