Accra, Ghana//-The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has officially launched a 12-year strategic development plan aimed at repositioning the municipality as a model of sustainable, inclusive, and digital-led growth.
Unveiled at a ceremony in Accra last Tuesday, the plan—dubbed “Shaping Our Destiny: A Roadmap for Transformation and Prosperity”—sets out bold targets to improve infrastructure, address environmental and sanitation challenges, boost healthcare and education, support local businesses, and create over 5,000 decent jobs.
A key aspect of the plan is to digitise 70% of LaDMA’s service delivery while expanding access to essential services and building a responsive and accountable local government system. It also outlines strategies to tackle long-standing flooding and waste management issues and to build climate resilience across communities.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Alfredo Nii Anyetei, hailed the plan as the outcome of extensive stakeholder consultations involving residents, traditional leaders, technocrats, and development partners.
“This document represents our collective vision for a better La. It is not just a guide, but a commitment to build a stronger, smarter, and more inclusive municipality,” he said. Mr Anyetei also commended his predecessor, Solomon Kotey Nikoi, for initiating the development of the plan.
The event also featured the unveiling of LaDMA’s new logo as part of a broader rebranding effort.
The Member of Parliament for La Dade-Kotopon, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, welcomed the initiative, noting persistent challenges such as poor drainage and inadequate infrastructure. She called for continuity and consistency in the implementation of the plan.
“The success of any development agenda lies in our ability to follow through regardless of political transitions,” she said.
On behalf of the Ministry of Local Government, the MP reaffirmed government’s support and urged other assemblies to take inspiration from LaDMA’s example.
Acting Head of the Local Government Service, Professor Lord Mensah, pledged the needed human resource support for implementation. “We will ensure that the personnel required to deliver on this vision are provided,” he assured.
Chairing the event, Professor Kwasi Aning of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre challenged assemblies to ensure revenue mobilization translates into quality services for citizens.
“We must link what we pay to what we get,” he emphasized, adding that local authorities must be more transparent and accountable.
Prof. Aning also encouraged residents of La and the general public to actively support and participate in the plan’s implementation.
“This is our plan, our future. Let’s work together to bring it to life.”
