The Atwima Mponua District Chief Executive (DCE), Ishaq Ibrahim, has unveiled an extensive development plan aimed at addressing critical community needs and enhancing local infrastructure, as residents voice increasing concerns over the lack of essential social amenities and limited job opportunities.

Addressing the residents’ concerns, Ishaq Ibrahim said, “This development plan is carefully tailored to ensure that the immediate needs and concerns of the people are readily addressed.”

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The development plan includes the establishment of a new clinic to improve healthcare access, alongside efforts to strengthen existing services such as the police station, educational institutions, and the fire service.

The DCE also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting vocational training initiatives for the youth. These programs, he said, will be enhanced by government financial assistance, equipping young people with vital skills for future employment.

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A key component of his agenda, he noted, is the anticipated launch of bauxite operations within the district, which he said will create significant job opportunities for local youth and help address unemployment concerns.

However, these assurances come as residents of the Atwima Mponua District express growing frustration over the current state of affairs. Despite expressing initial hopes for the John Dramani Mahama administration, many residents are now voicing deep concerns about the lack of essential social amenities.

Specifically, they are calling for urgent improvements in sanitation and water services, citing inadequate provision as a major factor affecting their quality of life. Adding to their worries is the scarcity of employment opportunities in the district.

Many young people have been forced to rely on commercial motorbike riding (“Okada”) as a means of livelihood, but residents say this has resulted in frequent road accidents.

The community also urged the government to accelerate the launch of bauxite operations in the area, which they believe could provide a sustainable solution to the district’s unemployment challenges.

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