DCE OUTLINES VISION (MIRROR, PAGE 33)

From George Folley Quaye, Wa

The Disrict Chief Executive for Wa East, Mr Ameen Salifu, has outlined his vision for the district.
Addressing Heads of Departments at Fumsi, the capital of the Wa East District, he mentioned education, provision of electricity, agriculture and health as some of his priority areas.
He noted with regret that the district was one of the most deprived in the country as a result of which it had remained unattractive to many people because it lacked many basic amenities.
Mr Salifu therefore challenged the people to work hard to erase the perception that the district was a punishment zone for recalcitrant workers.
Descibing himself as a team player, the DCE said he was ready to work with all stakeholders to bring about the needed development to the people of the area.
“I promise that my administration will be open to all people. So if there are issues that threaten to hinder development, let us talk about them”, he added.
On electricity, Mr Salifu was not happy that the district capital and other towns in the area had not been connected to the national grid.
“The absence of telephone facilities, bad roads and the lack of residential accommodation are some factors accounting for many people not desirous to accept posting to the district,” he said.
He again called on workers in the district to eschew laziness and be guided by the spirit of patriotism which required dedication and commitment to work.
The District Director of Education, Madam Dominica Dassah, appealed for adequate facilities for schools in the area. She revealed that more than 50 per cent of the teachers in the district were untrained.