The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Fanteakwa South, Mercy Akosua Korang, has assured that the government remains committed to continuing and completing all Agenda 111 hospital projects across the country.
According to her, governance is a continuous process, and therefore, projects initiated under the Akufo-Addo administration, including the flagship Agenda 111 initiative, will not be abandoned.
She emphasized that the current administration is reviewing various contractual agreements to ensure the smooth resumption of work on the projects soon.
About Agenda 111
The Agenda 111 initiative, launched under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, seeks to construct 111 hospitals nationwide to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure. The project includes district, regional, and specialized hospitals, as well as the rehabilitation of existing facilities, aimed at expanding access to quality healthcare and creating employment opportunities. Construction began in August 2021, with some hospitals already completed and commissioned, while others remain under construction.
Addressing concerns about the stalled Agenda 111 project at Nsuapemso Junction in the Fanteakwa South District, Ms. Korang assured residents that work will soon resume and urged the public to have faith in the Mahama-led government’s commitment to delivering results.
The DCE made these remarks during a Town Hall Meeting held at Saamang near Osino, organized by the Fanteakwa South District Assembly in the Eastern Region.
The engagement aimed to render accounts of the Assembly’s activities and gather feedback from residents.
The meeting was also attended by key officials, including the District Coordinating Director, Budget Analyst, Planning Officer, Works Engineer, and a representative of the Member of Parliament for the area.
On-going Development Projects
Earlier in her address, Madam Akosua Korang highlighted several ongoing development projects in the district. These include road construction, the provision of two additional CHPS compounds, renovation of several school blocks, construction of new classroom blocks, and the installation of mechanized boreholes to improve access to potable water.
She called on traditional authorities and residents to support and cooperate with the Assembly to ensure the successful execution of these projects.
Chiefs and Stakeholders Call for Equitable Development
The Chief of Saamang, Barima Dr. Ofori Nyarko Tetepo II, who chaired the meeting, commended the Assembly for engaging the public and urged the DCE to ensure fair distribution of development projects across the district.
He also proposed the establishment of a major market centre to boost local trade and economic activity, offering 20 acres of land for the project.
NGO Partnership for Community Development
Also present was Nana Ama Nketia-Quaidoo, Director of Community-Driven Development (CDD) at Advocates for Community Alternatives (ACA), a non-governmental organization partnering with the Assembly to support local development.
She revealed that ACA, in collaboration with the District Assembly, has implemented various projects in 30 communities, providing each with $8,000, complemented by a $1,000 top-up from the Assembly.
Beneficiary communities include Juaso, Nsuapemso, Saamang, Abompe, Bosuso, Subrima, Nsutam, and Nsuta-Dahomey, among others.
So far, ACA’s interventions have resulted in the construction of three clinics, 13 mechanized boreholes, seven school blocks, two teachers’ bungalows, a poultry farm, two black soap production centres, a bridge, a concrete road, a market, electricity extensions, and community centres.
Ms. Nketia-Quaidoo commended the chiefs and residents of Saaman, Subrima, and Nsuta-Dahomey for their cooperation and strong communal spirit, which, she said, contributed to the speedy implementation of their projects.
She advised communities to properly document lands designated for development to avoid disputes and delays. She also encouraged traditional leaders to engage regularly with their subjects and account for their stewardship, stressing that accountability is a shared responsibility between authorities and citizens.
“Development is continuous—it’s not about positions or individuals. Everyone has a role to play in advancing our communities,” she concluded.
