Accra: Mr. Dominic Gyasi, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Sefwi Wiawso, has outlined significant developmental projects implemented during his initial six months in office, revealing that 43 communities have been connected to the national electricity grid.
According to Ghana News Agency, during his inaugural press briefing themed 'Transparency and Accountability in Local Governance', Mr. Gyasi emphasized that the initiative is part of President John Mahama's 'resetting agenda,' aiming to enhance citizen participation and accountability in governance. The Assembly collaborated with the Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso and the Electricity Company of Ghana to extend power to the communities and install streetlights in Asaman, Asawinso, Kokokrom, and St. Joseph SHS, which is expected to reduce night crimes.
In the education sector, Mr. Gyasi announced the distribution of 85 mono desks, 85 dual desks, six desktop computers, and free textbooks to basic schools. Additionally, 71,413 sanitary pads were provided to basic schools and 38,119 to senior high schools, with 13 talented students receiving scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Mr. Gyasi also highlighted the construction of a three-unit classroom block each at Penakrom Nyamebekye and Pewodie, the completion of a six-unit block with office and toilet at Aboduam, and plans for new educational and health facilities, including a two-storey hostel for the Asafo Community Health Nursing Training School and a maternity ward for the Sefwi Wiawso Government Hospital.
Future projects mentioned include the renovation of the Sefwi Wiawso roundabout, installation of traffic lights, transformation of the Dwenase weekly market into a daily one, and the establishment of a 24-hour economy market at Sefwi Asawinso.
