FON And Shama District Assembly Holds Community Interface Engagement Meeting

FON and the Shama District Assembly hold community interface engagement meetings with some communities within the Shama District. Some of the communities are Shama Apo, Assorko, Supomu Dunkwa, and Lower Inchaban.

The objective was to facilitate a dialogue between service providers and citizens, ensuring transparency and accountability in their operations.

Service Providers were Educational Director, District Health Director, WASH focal Person, Director for Agric, Gender Services, and others.

Key Issues Raised:

1. Low transparency in pre-mix fuel management

2. Uncompleted toilet facility: Demolished by Ghana First and Assembly, leaving only blocks onsite.

3. Inadequate engagement: Between service providers, District Assembly, and citizens.

4. Additional fees: School management collects extra money during B.E.C.E examinations.

5. Lack of sensitization: On agriculture products and farming practices (seedlings).

6. Poor cooperation: Between school management and Parent Teacher Association (P.T.A).

Recommendations and Commitments:

– E-farming solution: Introduced by the Agriculture Service Provider to empower farmers with modern techniques.

– Transparent fee utilization: Ensured by the Educational Director for examination fees.

– Improved waste disposal: Committed to by the WASH Focal Person through provision of skip containers.

– Good behavior and hygiene: Encouraged by the Environmental Officer.

Action Items:

– Service providers to implement recommended solutions.

– District Assembly to monitor progress and ensure accountability.

– Citizens to engage actively with service providers and report concerns.

Conclusion:

The meeting successfully engaged service providers and citizens, addressing key issues and committing to improvements. The District Assembly and service providers will work together to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery.

Next Steps:

– Follow-up meeting to review progress.

– Continued engagement and monitoring.