Akatsi: Mr Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Akatsi South in the Volta Region, has announced plans to address the challenges faced by traders and patrons at the Akatsi Central market. The initiative aims to tackle issues related to both infrastructure and sanitation within the market.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Dagba has directed technocrats from the Assembly to prepare estimates for reconstructing dilapidated structures, including market gates, re-roofing damaged stalls, and rebuilding collapsed walls. These actions were outlined in a statement by Mr Edem Unity Avege, the Akatsi South Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, following the MCE's visit to assess the market's condition.
Mr Dagba also instructed that refuse be cleared and overgrown bushes within the market precincts be removed immediately. This visit is part of the Assembly's ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and sanitation across the Municipality. The MCE was accompanied by engineers, senior staff members from the Assembly, and technocrats during the inspection.
The inspection revealed several concerning conditions such as poor sanitation, dilapidated market structures, and inadequate security measures. Mr Dagba noted that these issues are not only affecting economic activities but also posing health and safety risks to traders and customers.
On the subject of revenue collection, Mr Dagba urged revenue collectors to intensify their efforts and eliminate lax attitudes. He warned against 'familiarity spirits' that undermine tax collection efficiency. Emphasizing the importance of internally generated funds, he stated, "Akatsi South needs several developments, and these internally generated funds can also do something. Hence, the need to be serious in the collection of these taxes."
Mr Dagba reassured revenue collectors of his commitment to accountability and strict monitoring of their operations. Since his swearing-in, he has been engaging with developers, business entities, institutions, and individuals to steer the Municipality toward development.
