Nkwanta South Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Joseph Antwi Awal, has announced a robust plan to tackle revenue leakages within the assembly, emphasizing the need for efficient resource management to drive local development.
Speaking during an inspection tour of ongoing projects at the Nkwanta South Central Market in the Oti Region, MCE Awal highlighted the importance of safeguarding the municipality’s finances to enhance service delivery and improve the lives of residents.
“Our goal is to build a transparent financial system that ensures every cedi collected is used effectively for development,” he stated. “Preventing leakages is key to building trust and delivering results.”
As part of the new measures, the MCE outlined steps including regular financial audits and the formation of a task force to oversee revenue mobilization and utilization. He also called on traders and business owners to fulfill their tax obligations, stressing that local contributions are essential to funding key infrastructure like roads, schools, and healthcare.
“When you pay your taxes, you’re not just meeting an obligation—you’re investing in the future of Nkwanta South,” he noted.
The Market Queen, Dogbe Doris, and other traders welcomed the initiative, acknowledging the critical role their taxes play in the area’s development. She further appealed to the assembly to fast-track ongoing market projects to improve trading conditions.
The MCE reaffirmed the assembly’s commitment to transparency and accountability, assuring residents that every effort is being made to ensure public funds are put to proper use.
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