Jaman South Municipal Assembly

09/10/2026

The Jaman South Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Siata Watara, together with relevant stakeholders, held a site meeting with Rango Construction to assess progress and discuss issues relating to the ongoing Jinijini–Sampa Road Project

25/09/2026

The Jaman South Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Siata Watara, together with the Municipal Coordinating Director and selected Heads of Department, has held an engagement with J. Stanley-Owusu & Company Limited to discuss the development and implementation of the Rehabilitation, Expansion and Development (RED) Programme under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.

The RED Programme is a national initiative aimed at rehabilitating, developing, operating and maintaining small-town water systems to provide reliable, safe, affordable and sustainable potable water services to communities.

The meeting focused on exploring the partnership framework, implementation arrangements and the potential benefits of the programme to communities within the Jaman South Municipality.

The engagement forms part of efforts by the Municipal Assembly to strengthen collaboration with the private sector and support sustainable solutions to water supply challenges in the Municipality.

24/09/2026

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Jaman South, Hon. Siata Watara, has commissioned and handed over new classroom facilities at Kofiko, Japekrom and Anunguano, marking another step in the Municipality's efforts to improve educational infrastructure and create better learning environments for pupils.

The newly completed facilities are expected to provide much-needed classroom space and help address infrastructure challenges confronting the beneficiary schools.

At Kofiko and Anunguano, the classroom projects were started from scratch and completed to provide additional learning spaces for pupils. The facility at Japekrom, meanwhile, was a legacy project which was completed under the current administration and subsequently handed over to the school community.

The commissioning ceremonies brought together the Municipal Director of Education, Heads of Departments of the Jaman South Municipal Assembly, school authorities, teachers, community leaders and residents who joined in witnessing the handover of the facilities.

Speaking during the ceremonies, Hon. Siata Watara reaffirmed the Assembly's commitment to improving educational infrastructure across the Municipality. She stressed that quality infrastructure is an important part of creating an environment where teachers can effectively teach and pupils can learn comfortably.

She urged the beneficiary communities and school authorities to take ownership of the facilities, maintain them properly and ensure that they serve their intended purpose for many years to come.

The Municipal Director of Education expressed appreciation to the Jaman South Municipal Assembly for its continued investment in education. He noted that the provision of appropriate classroom facilities would help improve the teaching and learning environment and contribute to better educational outcomes.

The commissioning and handover of the facilities form part of the Assembly's broader efforts to address educational infrastructure needs across Jaman South and ensure that children in communities have access to safe and suitable spaces for learning.

09/09/2026

My First Day at School – Jaman South

The Municipal Chief Executive for Jaman South, Hon. Siata Watara, has visited selected basic schools in the Municipality to welcome fresh pupils as they begin their educational journey.

Accompanied by the Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Emmanuel Kwaku Nyarko, and other education officials, the MCE presented pupils with essential learning items including books, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, drinks and biscuits.

She encouraged pupils to develop strong English speaking and writing skills, stressing the importance of effective communication in their academic success. She also highlighted the Municipality’s “Agenda Speak English” initiative, which promotes the use of English across schools.

Hon. Watara urged teachers to remain dedicated and professional, while calling on the Education Directorate to strengthen monitoring of teaching and learning to improve educational standards.

Building confident pupils today for a brighter Jaman South tomorrow.

09/09/2026

HIV Awareness & Anti-Stigma Engagement at Adamsu

The Jaman South Municipal Assembly has engaged residents of Adamsu on HIV prevention, testing, treatment and anti-stigmatisation

The MCE, Hon. Siata Watara, reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting health education and interventions that improve the well-being of residents.

Residents were encouraged to seek accurate information, get tested regularly, and show love, care and support to people living with HIV

Together, let’s fight HIV—not people living with HIV.

31/08/2026

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Jaman South Municipal Assembly, Hon. Siata Watara, today, Monday, August 31, 2026, commenced the distribution of free fertilizer to farmers across the Jaman South Constituency to support agricultural production and ease the financial burden on rural households.

According to the MCE, the Municipality received a total of 1,500 bags of fertilizer, out of which 1,000 bags were allocated to (NPK) Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) whiles 500 bags allocated to UREA for distribution to farmers.

The initiative is aimed at supporting local farmers to improve crop yields, enhance food production, and contribute to the economic development of the constituency.

Hon. Siata Watara emphasized that supporting farmers is essential to strengthening the local economy and improving the livelihoods of rural households. She noted that when farmers, who are responsible for producing food for the community, receive the necessary support, the entire municipality benefits.

The MCE further cautioned beneficiaries against selling the fertilizer, stressing that it was provided strictly for its intended agricultural purpose. She warned that any beneficiary found selling the fertilizer would face the full force of the law.

The beneficiary farmers expressed their appreciation to the President, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, and the MCE for the support, describing the initiative as timely and beneficial to their farming activities

29/08/2026

29/08/2026

The commissioning of five boreholes donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was successfully held in Jaman South in a well-organised ceremony attended by traditional leaders, municipal authorities, church representatives, and community members.

The event marked the official handover of the water facilities to the communities to improve access to safe and potable water.

The Hon. Siata Watara, Municipal Chief Executive for Jaman South, expressed appreciation to the Church and its partners for the donation, noting that the project would significantly improve access to potable water and contribute to better health outcomes in the municipality.

The programme was chaired by Hon. Godfred Kwang, Presiding Member for the Jaman South Municipal Assembly, who commended all stakeholders for their support and cooperation in making the project a reality.

The keynote address was delivered by Mr. James T. Anderson, Mission President in Sunyani, who explained that the donation reflected the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, particularly the principle of loving and serving one’s neighbour.

A representative of the Ghana Health Service also highlighted the health benefits of access to clean and safe water, particularly for the polyclinic and surrounding communities. The Service expressed gratitude to the donors for their contribution towards improved sanitation and better health outcomes.

As a gesture of appreciation, the Assembly presented kente cloth and lantern sashes to the donors and dignitaries. The gesture symbolised the community’s gratitude for the benevolent support and the lasting impact of the project on the lives of residents.

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19/08/2026

Members of the Jaman South Municipal Assembly have raised concerns over the prolonged breakdown of the municipality’s ambulance, which has reportedly been out of service for nearly ten months.

The concern was raised during the First Ordinary Meeting of the Third Session of the Ninth Assembly, when the Director of Ambulance Services for Jaman South, Mr. Yussif Abdul-Mumin, disclosed that the ambulance had been grounded due to an engine failure.

According to Mr. Abdul-Mumin, efforts to repair the vehicle have been delayed due to a lack of funds. He explained that the situation has created significant challenges for emergency response and has made it difficult to transport critically ill and injured patients to health facilities on time.

“We have been operating without an operational ambulance for close to ten months,” he said, stressing that the situation could contribute to avoidable loss of lives.

Assembly members expressed deep concern about the situation, particularly its impact on residents in remote communities who depend on emergency ambulance services. Some members recounted incidents where delays in transporting critically ill or injured persons had worsened their conditions.

The members noted that the prolonged unavailability of the ambulance undermines the municipality’s ability to provide timely emergency healthcare and called for urgent action to restore the service.

After extensive deliberations, the Assembly resolved to source funds to repair the ambulance. Members agreed that the immediate replacement of the faulty engine would be the quickest and most cost-effective option to return the vehicle to service.

The Assembly further tasked the relevant committees to explore possible funding sources, including reallocations within the municipal budget, support from central government agencies, and assistance from NGOs and private donors.

The Municipal Chief Executive pledged her support for the resolution and urged the relevant stakeholders to act swiftly, emphasizing that restoring the ambulance service is critical to safeguarding lives and improving emergency healthcare delivery in the municipality.

Mr. Yussif Abdul-Mumin thanked the Assembly for its intervention and indicated that he would provide a detailed cost estimate and timeline for the engine replacement to the appropriate committee.

The Assembly’s intervention is expected to help restore the ambulance service and improve emergency response across the Jaman South Municipality.

19/08/2026

Emergency on Hold: Jaman South Ambulance Broke down