West Akim Municipal Assembly

𝟯𝟭 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒-𝐈𝐍-𝐀-𝐁𝐎𝐗 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐌
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The Ghana Enterprise Agency (GEA) of the West Akim Municipal Assembly with support from the Mastercard Foundation, on 13th May, 2026 presented Business-In-A-Box starter kits to 31 beneficiaries at the West Akim Municipal Assembly’s premises.

The items distributed included:
✅ Juicers
✅ Kitchen scales
✅ Fruit juice bottles
✅ And other essential business materials

Addressing the beneficiaries, Hon. Paulina Akabila, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), encouraged them to make good use of the equipment, remain disciplined, manage their time effectively, and stay resilient in the face of challenges. She also disclosed that a monitoring team will regularly visit their workplaces to provide support and assess progress.

The Municipal Budget Analyst, Mr. Billa Iddrisu, educated participants on the importance of business registration, while Madam Bernice Nyarko, BAC Director, congratulated the beneficiaries and advised them to properly maintain the equipment to ensure long-term use.

Congratulations to all beneficiaries. We wish you success in your entrepreneurial journey!

𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐌 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝟮𝟰-𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓
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On Tuesday, 12th May 2026, the West Akim Municipal Assembly, under the leadership of Hon. Paulina Akabila, officially handed over the site for the commencement of the 24-Hour Economy Market Project in West Akim.

This project forms part of the Government of Ghana’s broader 24-Hour Economy Initiative under the leadership of H.E. President John Dramani Mahama, aimed at boosting Local Economic Development across all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) nationwide.

According to the Municipal Chief Executive, the West Akim 24-Hour Economy Market is expected to be completed within 12 months (1 year). The modern market will feature Cold-chain storage facilities, Security posts, Modern sanitary facilities
complimented by a 24-hour lighting systems.

The project is expected to significantly improve local commerce by enhancing market accessibility, supporting traders and farmers, reducing post-harvest losses, and creating employment opportunities within the municipality.

Construction officially begins today, marking another important step toward economic growth and development in West Akim. Indeed, great things are coming to the municipality.

Present at the ceremony were representatives of Osaberima Adu Darko III, the Municipal Coordinating Director, the contractor for the project, some heads of department and staff of the Assembly, and officials of the NDC.

𝐇𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐔𝐓-𝐒𝐎𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘'𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓
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On 27th April 2026, the Municipal Assembly marked another significant milestone with the successful sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of Mechanized Boreholes across five communities: Betoom, Adamu Fentwuma, Akrofikrom, Amantena Gadei, and Obotwen.

The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Paulina Akabila, reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to ensuring access to safe and quality water for the people of West Akim. She emphasized that this initiative reflects the Assembly’s dedication to fulfilling key development promises of the Government of Ghana.

Construction is set to commence on Tuesday, 28th April 2026, with completion expected within one month. The beneficiary communities expressed profound gratitude, applauding the government and appealing for more transformative projects.

Additionally, a sod-cutting ceremony was held for the construction of a bridge on the Bunso community road, further enhancing infrastructure and connectivity in the municipality.

Together, we are building a healthier and stronger West Akim

𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐌 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘
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The West Akim Municipal Assembly has, over the past two days, undertaken a series of sod-cutting ceremonies as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the living conditions of residents across the municipality.

The projects, which span the education, health, water and sanitation sectors, are expected to significantly enhance access to essential services in several communities. Beneficiary areas include St. Thomas Senior High School, Nkurakan, and Quarshie, where Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds are to be constructed. Zion Primary School is set to receive a new classroom block to support teaching and learning.
In addition, communities such as Israel, Alimakojo, Nyankomase, Osenase RC, Densuakwa, and Kyei Krom will benefit from the provision of mechanized boreholes to improve access to safe and reliable water.

Leading the exercise, the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Paulina Akabila accompanied by a delegation from the Assembly, urged community members and stakeholders to take ownership of the projects and ensure their proper maintenance upon completion.

In response, chiefs, elders, and assembly members from the beneficiary communities expressed their gratitude to the Municipal Assembly for its continued efforts to improve livelihoods through the provision of critical social infrastructure.

𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐌𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐔𝐓 𝐒𝐎𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐏𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒
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𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃
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The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Paulina Akabila, has successfully commissioned the first phase of the mechanized borehole project undertaken by the West Akim Municipal Assembly.

This phase has brought much needed relief to the people of Adiembra, Akanteng, Bunso, Cocoa Station, and Akwadum, marking a significant step toward improving access to safe and reliable water in these communities.

During her engagement with community members and key stakeholders, Hon. Akabila stressed the importance of a strong maintenance culture to ensure the sustainability of the project. She urged beneficiaries to take collective responsibility for preserving the facility so it can continue to serve its intended purpose.

She further noted that this intervention is only the beginning, as the Assembly has lined up several other developmental projects aimed at improving the living conditions of residents across the municipality.

Hon. Paulina Akabila reaffirmed her commitment and that of the Assembly to working tirelessly to make West Akim a better place for all.

𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐌𝐂𝐄 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝟴𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐀 𝐀𝐃𝐔 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐎 𝐈𝐈𝐈, 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐔𝐊𝐔𝐃𝐀𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐄𝐒𝐄

𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐒𝐎𝐃-𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐌 𝐌/𝐀 𝐉𝐇𝐒 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃
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A few months ago, we shared the exciting news of the sod-cutting ceremony led by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Paulina Akabila, for the construction of a 3-unit JHS block at Awaham—an initiative made possible through the support of partners committed to improving education in the community.

Today, that vision has been fully realized.

On 2nd April 2026, Awaham M/A JHS received a major facelift with the commissioning of a modern 3-unit classroom block, a staff common room, kitchen, a 6-unit toilet facility, a mechanized borehole with overhead tank, hybrid power system, and a hand-washing station.

This impactful project was delivered through the support of The Beast Philanthropy (Donor) in partnership with the West Akim Cooperative Cocoa Farmers & Market Union Ltd.

Speaking at the event, Hon. Paulina Akabila expressed heartfelt appreciation to the donors for honoring their commitment to the people of Awaham. She also announced plans to reward outstanding female students in the upcoming BECE, a step towards encouraging academic excellence among girls.

The Education Director, the Chief of Awaham, and the Assembly Woman all urged students to make responsible use of the facilities and maintain them for future generations.

From a promise at sod-cutting to a fully commissioned facility, this project stands as a testament to what collaboration can achieve. It addresses critical needs in education, water, and sanitation in Awaham.

Handing over of site for the completion of 12-Unit 2-Storey Classroom Block at Asamankese Senior High School

WEST AKIM MUNICIPAL CELEBRATES THE 69TH INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH A STREET MARCH

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗕𝗬𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗕 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖 𝗝𝗛𝗦 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞
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The Presbyterian Basic School B and C JHS Block at Asamankese has been recommissioned after renovation following a devastating fire that destroyed the facility on 12th January 2026.

The renovation was undertaken by the Member of Parliament for the Lower West Akim Constituency, Hon. Owen Kwame Frimpong, to restore a conducive environment for teaching and learning.

On Wednesday, 4th March 2026, the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Paulina Akabila, joined the Hon. MP, the Municipal Director of Education, Traditional Authorities (Nananom), and other stakeholders to recommission the facility.

At the ceremony, the Nkosuo Hemaa of Asamankese donated reading materials to promote reading among pupils, while Hon. Owen Kwame Frimpong in a similar gesture donated ceiling fans to improve conditions in the classrooms.

The Municipal Chief Executive reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to strengthening education through initiatives such as enrolling public schools in the UC Maths Competition, rehabilitating deteriorated school structures, painting public schools, and constructing new classroom blocks across the municipality.