Mpreaso MCE Emmanuel Atta Ofori grabs National Excellence Award

The Ambassadors for Peace and Justice has presented National Excellence Award to the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Kwahu South Assembly in the Eastern Region, Emmanuel Atta Ofori Snr, for being the best performing Municipal Chief Executive for 2019/2020.

The CEO of the award scheme Mohammed Bashir Tijani noted in the citation that the MCE's zeal to develop his Municipality and improve upon the well-being of his constituents was remarkable which makes his leadership outstanding.

In his acceptance speech, the MCE thanked the Directors of Peace and Justice Foundation for the recognition and also thanked the Assembly Members, chiefs, and Staff of the Kwahu Municipal Assembly for their unwavering support.

He acknowledged that he could not have worked on many projects in the Municipality without the support of the Mpraeso people.

Talking about his achievements, he said his tenure saw to the provision of farming inputs such as high-quality seeds, fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides e, etc. to support the activities of farmers in the 26 electoral areas within the Municipality.

Aside from the farmers, he said his outfit as the MCE in the past years has provided more facilities to the existing schools and hospitals in the area which helped improve education and healthcare.

Touching on roads, he disclosed only 10 out of the 26 electoral areas, have their roads tarred at the moment, and promised plans are underway to improve the road network in the area.

The MCE said after the Assembly was elevated from the district to the municipal status, a lot is being done to improve on electricity in the area.

Emmanuel Atta Ofori expressed his gratitude to President Akufo-Addo for giving him the mandate to serve in his government.

He also thanked the Assembly members, chiefs, and stakeholders of fore confidence they reposed in him and promised to do even more if the President reappoints him in his second term.