Kpeve (V/R) April 5, GNA –  Mr Godwin Kwame Dadzawa, District Chief Executive (DCE) of South Dayi has commended Global Action for Women Empowerment (GLOWA) for working tirelessly to address challenges faced by persons with disability (PWDs).

He said GLOWA,s continuous efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination against PWDs and persons with mental health conditions in the district through public awareness creation and sensitization was worthy of commendation.

Mr Dadzawa was speaking at a meeting organized by GLOWA at Kpeve to sensitise stakeholders on the need to protect and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities and provide them with a friendly environment to explore their potential.

The DCE said the Assembly was taking steps to ensure greater equality of participation and non-discrimination in its activities as it worked to protect and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities .

He said the Assembly was ready to  support GLOWA in its quest to raise public awareness on the rights of siability and  to support the involvement of PWDs in decision-making.

GLOWA is currently working in five communities …………………. Withing the district with a focus on eliminating stigma and discrimination against PWDs and persons with mental health conditions and to ensure protection and promotion of their rights.

Madam Stella Alifo, the district mental health officer, in an interview with the Ghana  News Agency said mental health conditions in the area was on ascendency as more cases were being recorded.

She mentioned drug abuse, hereditary abuse of alcohol, breakdown of relationships as some contributing factors, leading to increase in the cases in the district.

Madam Alifo said the health directorate and the mental health unit were making every necessary effort to reduce the situation to the barest minimum including home visits, school health services.

She, however, mentioned inadequacy of drugs, lack of means of transportation to visit patients in communities, lack of funds, lack of family involvement among others as major factors militating against their efforts.

The health officer appealed to individuals, philanthropists and corperate entities to support them to address the situation.

Madam Emma Adom, the District Director of Social Welfare and Cmmunity  Development, said the PWDS had significant roles to play in accelerating the development of the country.

Madam Elikplim Klu, Volta and Oti , Vice President, International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Paralegals, charged religious leaders to use their platforms to address challenges facing PWDs and persons with mental health conditions.

The programme forms part of a 12-month disability and mental health focused programme, Ghana Somubi Dwumadie (Ghana Participation Programme), with funding support from UKAID through Option’s consortium.

 

Source _ GNA

To improve revenue generation and management at the local level ,The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development with South Dayi District Assembly in partnership with GIZ has organized a two day workshop for Staffs and a cross section of NABCO Trainees on Ground Truthing in the District Assembly Hall, Kpeve.

The Ministry in collaboration with GIZ will roll out the District Level Revenue (dLRev) Software after the collecting of data in June this year to enhanced collecting of Property Rate in the district.

The training recorded Three Physical Planning officers Mr. Ernest Bekae (HOD), Mr. Francis Homerku, Mr. Godson Annum, I.T officer Mr Winfred Fianyo, Statistics Mr Mawukoenya David Gavor, Attarah Michael and six NABCO Trainees .

The participants were taken through plotting a parcel of land, importance of ground truthing exercise etc.

The facilitator Mr. Benjamin Abroakwah from LUSPA urged the participants to be circumspect of the plotting the parcel of land to provide accurate data for DLREV software by GIZ.

The second round of workshops provided in-depth, hands-on training to participants in identifying physical building on the ground at Kpeve Newtown using the Google earth map.

The facilitator urged the participants to give full meaning to the training received by applying the knowledge acquired in the discharge of their functions to ensure the progress of the Assembly.

The program was participatory and successful

Source _ Information Dept.

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The South Dayi District Assembly in its effort to support the government in achieving the sustainable development goal 8.5 which seeks to promote good health, quality of life, and advance the country’s course to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set for 2030 for persons with disabilities, on 12th April, 2022 held an event at the forecourt of the District Assembly to support some selected Persons with Disability (PWDs), marginalized and vulnerable in the society in the district.

The event which was organized by the Social Welfare Department  and Community Development of the South Dayi District Assembly was graced by the District Chief Executive, Hon Godwin Dzadawa, the District Coordinating Director, Mr Nathaniel Adzotor ,  Assembly Members and some heads of department at the assembly.

At the event, items estimated at GHC 45, 760  which included   refrigerators,  fufu pounding machines and  cassava glitters were received by PWDs. The donation formed part of the three percent (3%) share of the Assembly’s Common Fund to support the PWD’s. Also sixty four (64) wheelchairs   was distributed to the PWDs, founded by World Bank.

In an introductory address by the head of Social Welfare Department at the South Dayi District Assembly, Mrs Emma Addo,  expressed gratitude to the government  and world bank for funding the project and admonished the beneficiaries to use the items to improve their business and lives.

She explained that before the purchase of the items, a team of officials from the Assembly embarked on need-assessment of the PWDs in the Community to determine their specific requirements.

He noted that the activities of the beneficiaries would be strictly monitored to ensure that they did not abuse the assistance provided to them .

The District Chief Executive, Hon. Godwin Dadzawa in his speech thanked the Government of Ghana and World Bank  for funding the project.

Addressing issues on persons with disabilities, he said the government has increased the amount to be given to the disabled to 3% in the district assembly’s common fund. The  DCE closing his speech encouraged persons with disabilities to be entrepreneurial in their day to day activities in order to keep up with the pace of development in the district and in the country as a whole. He, therefore, urged them to take good care of the items and use them for the purposes for which they were intended, adding that a monitoring team would be detailed to ascertain how they would be using the items and monies given them.

Mrs Florence, a benefiary, expressed gratitude to the Government of Ghana, World bank, DCE, Social Welfare Department and the South Dayi District Assembly for the gesture and pledged on behalf of the other beneficiaries to put the items provided them to good use.

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On 8^th March ,2022, Member of Parliament for South Dayi  launched Inter Schools Quiz and Debate Competition among the Schools in the district under the theme; LIBERATING THE TALENTS OF OUR FUTURE LEADERS.                                                                 

This is a full sponsorship package by the Member  of Parliament Hon. Lawyer Rockson Nelson Etse  Dafeamekpor.  During the launch, the Regional Director of Education Madam Afi Amafuga was represented by the Regional Chief  Inspector of Schools .

In his address on behalf of the Regional Director, who was the Guest speaker for the occasion said the timing for the launch of this laudable programe is the best since it will arouse interest of the students to learn since they have been at home as a result of Covid for sometime, and this will go a long way to improve their performance.

He applauded the Hon. Members of Parliament for taking such bold initiative and urged him to keep on with the good work. The District Director of Education for South Dayi Mr. Victor Kwaku Kovey in his welcome address shared with the gathering how the Hon. Member of Parliament has being supporting education since his appointment as the District Director, though he has heard of other interventions the  M.P has being given to support education before his arrival in the district.

He used the opportunity to praise the unity that is at display between the District Chief Executive and the Member of Parliament and urged them to keep the spirit on  since it is good for development. He further promised to ensure that Quiz and Debate competition is well organized and sustained. The Hon. District Chief Executive Hon. Godwin K. Dzadzawa in his address said in South Dayi the ultimate aim of both himself and the Hon. Member of Parliament Hon. Rockson is to bring development to the people and that is what they stand for regardless of their political differences and has urged the people of South Dayi to be more united for this purpose. The Hon. Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Hon. Dafeamekpor who was the Guest of Honour  and the Official sponsor of the Inter Schools Quiz and Debate competition was full of joy for the turn out and the commitment of the various Schools. He said it has always being his desire to see the younger ones who are the future leaders rise up to become responsible adults. He added that, in the near future South Dayi should be able to produce competent  Lawyers, Accountants, Lectures and other responsible professions. He said there are a lot of hidden talents in our young students and that needs to be harnessed. He mentioned some of the interventions he has carried out in the district so far as education is concerned, among the many of the interventions mentioned, the following are few of them: the construction of some classroom blocks, provided over six hundred bags of cement and roofing sheets to some of the schools to rehabilitate the classroom blocks, provision of furniture both mono and dual desks, sponsored district Mock for the form three students to keep them prepared every year for their final examination, supply of educational materials such as mathematical sets and exercise books, provided Laptops for the schools to promote  E-learning and improve research work of the teachers, gave and continue to give financial assistance and in some cases full scholarship packages to Tertiary Students in the district, the Tilling of the education directorate, supply of football and Jerseys to all the Senior High Schools in the district and most of the basic Schools. The  quiz and Debate competition  will be among the Primary, JHS and the SHS in the district. He promised that the winners at each level of the competition will be awarded. Educational materials, Trophies, and cash  prizes will be the awards. The modalities for the Program was outlined by the district Exams Officer Mr. Bright Mensah. The program will cover ten years duration and after every three years there will be a review to ensure its sustainability. Togbe Akudompey XI -The Paramount Chief of Kpeve Traditional Area was the Chairman for the occasion. In his address he acknowledge the importance of education in the life of an individual, his or her community and the nation as a whole therefor a program such as these will wake our learners to be serious with their studies and this is  in the right direction. He applauded the MP and the district Director for the initiative. He advised that the quiz Masters and the Judges should be carefully selected in order to ensure fairness and transparency. Present at the program were the Chiefs and Elders from the four Traditional Areas, The District Police Commander and his men, The District Chief Executive , Regional Director of Education, The district Coordinating  Director, Assembly Members, the Clergy, management of the south Dayi District Education Directorate , the Media, Heads of all the first and second cycle schools including their respective students, The constituency Organizer and the Treasure of the NDC among others were present to grace the occasion. It was a very colorful event. Thank you      

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The South Dayi District on Sunday 6th of March, 2022 celebrated the 65th Independence Day on the theme ” Working Together, Bouncing Back Better” at Tongor-Tsanakpe Basic School Park with a colourful parade. 

In attendance were the DCE , Hon. Godwin Kwame Dadzawa, the MP, Hon. Rockson Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor, the DCD, Mr. Nathaniel Adzotor, the Queen Mother of Tongor-Tsanakpe, Mamagã Tormelo, Former DCE, Hon. Woyram Boachie-Danquah, District Education Director, Mr. Victor Kovey,Hon. Assembly members, Heads of Department of the District Assembly, Elders of Tongor- Tsanakpe, Staff of Education Directorate, Security Agencies , the Ambulance Services, the Clergy, Contingents of various Schools , media, Farmers, Okada Riders,Traders and Community members of Tongor-Tsanakpe. 

In her brief welcome address, the Queen Mother of Tongor-Tsanakpe, Mamagã Tormelo expressed gratitude to the DCE, Hon. Godwin Kwame Dadzawa for choosing Tongor-Tsanakpe to host the celebration of the 65th Independence Day. Mamagã Tormelo wished for unity and peaceful coexistence among the Political Parties , Chiefs, religious leaders and citizens in the District. Mamagã Tormelo finally recognized the good work and efforts of the DCE, Hon. Godwin Kwame Dadzawa and the Member of Parliament , Hon. Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor in bringing development to the District. 

The District Chief Executive, Hon. Godwin Kwame Dadzawa in his speech said he was highly honoured and privileged to address this important commemorative gathering as we celebrate the 65th independence anniversary of our dear nation Ghana. The DCE, Hon. Godwin Dadzawa further said that, the national celebration this year was being held at Cape coast in the Central Region of Ghana where His Excellency the President would be addressing the nation. The DCE, Hon. Dadzawa said  last year it was an exception due to the ravaging spread of the second wave of COVID-19. He said he was indeed glad and thankful to God that we are able to mark this day as we usually do.

The DCE  said the theme ” Working Together, Bouncing Back Better” resonates with the times and Seasons we find ourselves as a nation and was very apt, appropriate and timely.

 

He further said working together meant departing from our Parochial ideas, views and interests and pursue what would benefit the larger Society and the need to desist from extremism and forge greater collaboration for possible convergence. Hon. DCE said Ghana abounds in both natural and human resources and if harnessed and used effectively and efficiently with a common Purpose in mind,  there is no height they cannot achieve as a nation.

The DCE said working together must not be seen as action to be taken only at the national level rather,  must in fact begin from the family, Society and constituency levels. He said it is the cumulative effect of our working together at the lower levels that would reflect at the national level. The DCE said it therefore behoves us as a people to work together as Politicians, Religious Bodies,  Civil Society Organizations and ordinary citizens with this right attitude. 

The DCE used the opportunity to remind the school children  that, they are the future leaders, however, the road to this role is through hard work ,discipline,  humility, determination and perseverance.

In conclusion, the DCE parted the shoulders of the security agencies for their efforts at ensuring a colorful ceremony as well as the school children, the cadet Corps, the Traditional Leaders and the general public for their support over the years and particularly availing themselves of the program. The DCE noted that the Independence Day celebration would be rotated in the District from community to community, therefore next year’s celebration will take place at Peki-Dzake.

The celebration was graced with musical interlude and cultural performance from Tongor Tsanakpe Cultural Group as well as a vibrant and patriotic match past by contingents of various schools and some worker groups.

Source: Sdd_Information Department

 

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The Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor    has presented sporting materials   to the South Dayi District Directorate of Education for distribution to Sixteen (16) Basic Schools in the District

The items include sets of jerseys and footballs.

Hon. Rockson-Nelson Etse said the donation of the items was his contribution towards sports promotion and improvement of the standard of education in the Constituency.

He urged teachers to attach importance to physical education so as to help keep the pupils and students healthy and to also unearth sports talents at the youth level.

Mad. Agnes Nutakor, District Director of Education who received the items on behalf of the schools said they were grateful to the MP for the support and pledged to ensure that they are strictly used for the intended purpose.

She said it was the Education directorate’s determination to encourage and ensure that extra efforts are put in place to help the students’ develop their sporting and educational skills.

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The District Chief Executive, Hon. Godwin Kwame Dadzawa on  Friday 18th February, 2022  visited  Peki Police Station to sympathize with  them due to the motor accident which claimed the lives of two Police Officers.

The DCE was accompanied by the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Nathaniel Adzotor, Togbe Ayim Morde V, Kpeve District Police Commander, DSP. Harry Selormey,  Director of Education, Mr. Victor Kwaku Kovey, The District Social Development Director, Rev. Mrs. Emma Adom, Rep of the District Information Officer, Mr. Julius Afflu, Avetile East Assembly member, Hon. John Bobi, NPP Constituency Chairman, Mr. Freeman Ameyibor and the Rep of NDC Party, Mr. Prosper Dodo.

The DCE, Hon. Godwin Dadzawa and his entourage first met the  family of the deceased officer, Evans Quansah, who happened to be present upon DCE’s arrival. The DCE consoled the deceased family and pledged his support and assistance concerning all that they need for a befitting burial.

Next was a brief meeting of the DCE, Hon. Godwin  Dadzawa and his entourage with the Police Officers at the Station. The Police Officers present were Peki  District Commander, DSP/Mr Nii Charles Otoo Quaye, In- charge Peki District Admin&Accident Unit, C/Inspr. Domaka Sydney, Peki Station Officer, Pw/C/Inspr.  Victoria Lumor, Kpalime- Duga Station Officer, C/Inspr. Albert Dzotofe and Prosecutor&Station CID,D/Inspr. Emmanuel K. Awuah.

The Peki District Commander, DSP/Mr Nii Charles Otoo Quaye said the sad event took place last Sunday and  it was not easy for them when they heard the news and that it was unbearable how as the entire station was engulfed in grief. He revealed that  the deceased officers, Cpl. Evans Quansah aged 35 and Const. Richard Dadzie aged 29 left the station and about 7 to 8 mins they were pronounced dead, much to the amazement of the entire District Command.

DSP/Mr Nii Charles Otoo Quaye said the deceased Officers were transported to Peki Government Hospital Morgue before the National Delegates of Police came to transfer them to Accra Police Morgue  for preservation.

He further said the deceased Officers,  Cpl. Evans Quansah comes from Asamankese whilst Const. Richard Dadzie comes from Kumasi so  they are liaising with the bereaved families to offer them the necessary support and therefore promised to inform the Assembly in case of any further information regarding the funeral arrangements.

The In- charge of the Peki District Admin&Accident Unit, C/Inspr. Domaka Sydney said the case is still under investigation but preliminary evidence has shown that the driver was over speeding when the tyre got burst causing it to veer into the opposite lane and crushed with the motor bike on which the two deceased Police Officers were riding. He said the sad event took place on Sunday 13th February, 2022 at 8:15 am between Peki-Ayensu and Pokuase on the Asikuma-Kpeve Highway.

Togbe Ayim Morde V, in his speech expressed his deep sorrow and sadness of the incident. Togbe Ayim said he is sorry the unfortunate thing has happened. Togbe Ayim said he is sorry the unfortunate thing has happened. Togbe Ayim said he was there to sympathize with them and therefore encouraged  them to take heart and move on with  their duties. Togbe Ayim finally acknowledged the hard work of the Police in the District and  thanked God for their lives.

The DCE, Hon. Godwin Kwame Dadzawa consoled the Police Officers present. He said they should take heart and that he is ready to offer support and assistance for all they need. He petitioned the Officers to keep him updated with burial and funeral arrangements so that the Assembly can participate in  biding the deceased Officers farewell.

The Peki District Commander, DSP/Mr Nii Charles Otoo Quaye in his words of appreciation  thanked the delegation and expressed profound gratitude to Togbe Ayim Mordey and DCE for their love and support for the Police and finally thanked everyone for coming.

 

 

Hon. Godwin Dadzawa, DCE for South Dayi has commissioned a mechanized borehole for the people of Kpatsaxoe on  Friday 18^th February 2022.

The Chief Servant of SDDA, Mr. Godwin Dadzawa said when he assumed office on  October 2022, the Assembly has awarded a contract for  a mechanized water project for the community which was even drilled. Ironically the community does not have electricity power nor solar power to help pump water from the bored hole.

As the Assembly makes frantic efforts to extend electricity to the facility as a permanent measure the Assembly is left with no other option but to retrofit the system on manual operational mechanism.

He expressed optimism that the boreholes would last long and would go a long way to a ease the water problems and contribute to achieving the Millennium Sustainable Development Goals (SDFs), particularly goal 6.

He urged the chiefs and people of the Kpatsaxoe community to develop a maintenance culture to ensure maximum use of the facility.

The Chiefs and people of the communities expressed gratitude to the DCE and the government for the support and said it was a relief, especially to women and children, who hitherto travelled far distances to access potable water.

The  mechanized borehole was constructed by the Tedson Drilling & Construction Company Limited.

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The Association of Graduates in Skills Development- Ghana(AGSD-GH) in partnership with Office of the President – Youth Engagement Office on 3rd February, 2022 organized a day workshop dubbed ‘ Graduate Support Program’ in the District Capital, Kpeve.

The workshop recorded participants from all parts of the District to undergo training in three categories namely Mushroom (Category One),  Liquid Soap , Shower gel and Alata Samina( Category Two) and Snail (Category Three) .

Certificates of participation were awarded to all participants as well as samples of snails, mushrooms and liquid soap making ingredients.

The facilitators promised  that a seed capital for expansion would be given to support successful participants who have started with the samples they have received.

The program was participatory and successful.

 

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