The Ahafo Regional Minister, Hon. Mrs. Charity Gardiner, has held a stakeholder meeting with Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs), Coordinating Directors from the six districts and representatives of various Regional Departments and Agencies to review development activities, assess progress and strengthen coordination in the Ahafo Region.
The meeting, held on Tuesday, 6th October 2026, brought together MDCEs and Coordinating Directors from all six districts, as well as representatives from various Regional Departments, Agencies and other public institutions.
In her address, Hon. Mrs Charity Gardiner emphasised the need for stakeholders to prioritise key development projects and government programmes aimed at improving the socio-economic wellbeing of residents in the region.
She highlighted key ongoing road projects, including the Tepa–Goaso, Bediako–Kasapin and Acherensua–Sunyani roads and the Ntotroso Bridge stressing the importance of ensuring that the projects progress effectively to completion to improve transportation, connectivity and economic activities across the region.
The Minister also drew attention to government flagship programmes, including Nkokonkete, the Yɛredɔa Programme and the 24-Hour Economy Markets, urging stakeholders to support their effective implementation and ensure that the intended benefits reach communities across the region.
She further underscored the importance of effective coordination, collaboration and accountability among the Regional Departments, Agencies and the six District Assemblies. She urged the MMDCEs, Coordinating Directors and heads of institutions to work closely together to ensure the effective implementation of government policies, programmes and development projects.
Hon. Mrs Charity Gardiner also called on stakeholders to identify challenges affecting service delivery and work collectively towards finding sustainable solutions to improve the wellbeing of residents and accelerate development in the Ahafo Region.
As part of the meeting, the Coordinating Directors from the six districts made presentations on development activities and programmes being implemented in their respective districts. The presentations highlighted achievements, ongoing projects, challenges and areas requiring further attention and support.
Presentations were also made by various Regional Departments and Agencies, including the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Lands Commission, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), and the Births and Deaths Registry.
The institutions provided updates on their activities, programmes and services, while highlighting challenges and measures being adopted to improve service delivery to residents across the region.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for the Minister, MDCEs, Coordinating Directors and representatives of the various institutions to deliberate on key development issues and identify areas for greater collaboration.
The meeting formed part of the Ahafo Regional Minister’s efforts to strengthen regional coordination, promote accountability and ensure the effective implementation of government policies, flagship programmes and development initiatives across the six districts of the Ahafo Region.
