REPORT ON STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND TERRORRISM

The Suame Municipal Assembly in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Directorate of National Security has organized a 1 day Seminar for identifiable stakeholders in the municipality to sensitize the citizen on the emerging Security Trends.

The main speaker for the Seminar, Col. Kofi Arthur (RTD) gave an overview of the emerging trends in the security situation in the Saharan. He said, due to the volatile nature of Countries in the upper part of Ghana and the porous nature of our boarder, there was the need for the citizens to be able to be serious with security issues and adopt pragmatic and precautionary and measures to safeguard their environs.

In his presentation, Signal Control Officer, The National Security Mr. Osei Kuffour used power to present a Graphic and Visual Images of some Atrocities of Insecurity in some countries.

He said militant groups like Al-Shebaab, Al- Qaada, Boko Haram are recruiting prospective youth. He therefore called on Traditional Authorities, Religious Groups, Landlords, School Children and the Entire People to be on the lookout. He concluded by re- echoing the slogan IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING.

38th Farmers Day Celebrations

The Suame District held its 38th Farmers Day Celebrations at St. Michael’s School Park at Kronum Kwapra under the theme ‘ACCELERATING AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH VALUE ADDITION‘. During the celebration, deserving farmers were decorated, celebrated and awarded.

The occasion was well attended by the traditional authorities, Assembly Members, Party Faithfuls, Staff of Suame Municipal Assembly and electorates within Kronum Kwapra Electoral Area.

In all ten (10) farmers received varying awards from the following categories:

  • Overall Best Farmer
  • Best Livestock Farmer
  • Best Maize Farmer
  • Best Youth Farmer
  • Best PLWD Farmer
  • Best Non-Traditional Farmer
  • Best Poultry Farmer
  • Best Fish Farmer
  • Best Fabricator
  • Best Staff

The Best District Farmer received a Deep Freezer, Spraying Machine, Cutlass, Wellinton Boots, Cloth and a Certificate of Award. The remaining nine (9) award winners were also presented with assorted farm inputs.

All individuals who presented exhibits ranging from food stuffs, animals were given cutlass and a bar of Key Soap.

The Municipal Chief Executive in his presentation celebrated the Farmers for their commitment and support to ensure food security in the district. He further pledged his unflinching support of the Assembly in their business endeavors.

The District Best Farmer (i.e., Mr. Francis Asare) expressed his appreciation to the Assembly for the award and promised to continue to ensure that food is made available to the constituents at relatively cheaper cost.

COMMEMORATION OF 2022 WORLD AIDS DAY

Suame Municipal Assembly in collaboration with the Ghana AIDS Commission, (Technical Support Unit) Kumasi, commemorated the World AIDS Day on Thursday, 1st December, 2022 under the theme: 20 years of a multi-sectoral HIV response: Accelerating progress to end AIDS.

The following activities were undertaken to mark the day.

  • Street activation (displaying placards with HIV/AIDS messages to educate the general public.
  • Distribution of HIV/AIDS literacy materials
  • HIV/AIDS education
  • Distribution of Condom and condom gel
  • HIV Testing and Counselling services at the forecourt of Presbyterian Church, Maakro
  • Other health screening included (Hepatitis B and Malaria)