The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma, Hon. Grace Agyemang Asamoah, has officially launched a quarterly journal aimed at documenting and showcasing the developmental strides of the District Assembly.
The publication, titled “Atwima Kwanwoma In Focus,” was unveiled on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Conference Room of the Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly in Twedie. The event brought together traditional authorities, opinion leaders, Assembly Members, heads of departments, political party representatives across the divide, development partners, religious leaders and members of the media.
Addressing the gathering, Hon. Agyemang Asamoah described the journal as a strategic communication tool designed to promote transparency, accountability and public participation in local governance. She explained that the quarterly publication will provide residents with accurate and timely information on ongoing and completed projects, policy interventions and key decisions taken by the Assembly.
“When I assumed office, I pledged to prioritize the needs of our people and to ensure that no community would be left behind. This journal is not about an individual; it is about our collective effort as a district. It documents how far we have come together and the progress we continue to make,” she stated.
The DCE emphasized that effective governance requires openness and regular engagement with citizens, noting that Atwima Kwanwoma In Focus will serve as an official record of the Assembly’s development agenda and performance.
Highlighting key achievements captured in the maiden edition, Hon. Agyemang Asamoah pointed to improvements in administration and governance, including the repainting of the District Administration Block and the Trede Area Council to enhance the working environment and maintain the dignity of public institutions. She also disclosed that billboards have been mounted to publicize the Assembly’s services and improve access to information. In addition, boards chronicling past and present District Chief Executives, Presiding Members and District Coordinating Directors have been installed to preserve the institutional history of the Assembly.
In the area of infrastructure, the DCE noted that several roads within the district have been reshaped to improve accessibility and facilitate economic activities. These include the Nwinsa–Nkwanta–Amoafo stretch, the Kotwi Special Ice road, Biragokrom, Asaago and the Bekwaime–Kyekyewere road. According to her, the interventions have enhanced movement, boosted trade and improved access to healthcare and educational facilities.
The Ampabame No. 1 Bridge was also renovated to ensure safety and the smooth transportation of goods and people.
On health delivery, she announced the commencement of three Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds at Asaago, Nweneso No. 1 and Nweneso No. 3 to expand access to primary healthcare. In the education sector, the Assembly reshaped the compound of Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ Senior High School to provide a more conducive learning environment.
Construction of a three-unit classroom block at New Ejuampong is ongoing, while a six-unit classroom block has been awarded on contract for Afasiebon Basic School. The Assembly also supported Yabi D/A Junior High School with roofing sheets, provided doors for Aburaso D/A School and donated GH¢5,000 to Adum-Afrancho School to address urgent infrastructural needs.
Sanitation and environmental management also featured prominently in the journal. Seven major refuse dump sites across Sabin Akrofuom, Kantinkyiren, Kyekyewere, Brofoyedru, Akyeremade, Twedie and Dida were evacuated, and skip containers were distributed to selected communities to strengthen waste management. Sanitary tools and streetlight bulbs were supplied to all 33 Electoral Areas to promote cleanliness and improve security.
In agriculture, the district celebrated hardworking farmers during the 41st Farmers’ Day Celebration at Dida, reaffirming its commitment to supporting agricultural productivity. To improve access to potable water, 16 mechanized boreholes were constructed in various communities across the district.
The DCE further announced the commencement of the Affordable Housing Units Project at Trede by the Ministry of Works and Housing to help address housing challenges in the district. She also disclosed plans for the establishment of an educational complex from kindergarten to university level through support from development partners from the United States, Rev. and Mrs. Close.
Hon. Agyemang Asamoah noted that the district’s development efforts have attracted recognition beyond Ghana. She was honoured with the 4th African Public Service Optimum Awards 2025 for excellence in public service and also received recognition from IAMCCBC International Law – USA. She is expected to receive the She Achievers Award in Rwanda in March 2026. She, however, stressed that these honours reflect the collective dedication of the Assembly and the people of Atwima Kwanwoma.
“These recognitions are not personal achievements. They demonstrate what we can accomplish when we work together with integrity, commitment and a shared vision for development,” she remarked.
She expressed appreciation to the Central Government, Assembly Members, traditional authorities, staff of the Assembly, development partners and residents for their continued cooperation and support.
The ceremony climaxed with the official unveiling of the maiden edition of Atwima Kwanwoma In Focus, symbolizing what the DCE described as a renewed commitment to inclusive governance, transparency and sustainable development in the district.
