Revenue growth, infrastructure delivery, and social protection mark 2025 as challenges persist_
The Asutifi North District Assembly has rounded off 2025 with visible development strides under the leadership of District Chief Executive Hon. Hafiz Dauda, as improved revenue mobilisation and targeted projects translated into tangible benefits for communities across the district.
Between January and 10 December, the Assembly strengthened its financial standing, recording a combined GH¢7.23 million from Internally Generated Funds and mineral royalties as of the end of November Statutory support through the District Assemblies Common Fund added GH¢5.55 million, providing critical backing for infrastructure and social programmes rolled out during the year.
One of the most prominent achievements under the current administration was the completion of the District Police Command at Kenyasi No. 1, a project that has enhanced security coordination in the district. Complementary efforts in sanitation saw the evacuation of refuse dumps and the repair of skip containers in Kenyasi, Ntotroso, and Gyedu, improving environmental health in key settlements.
Water and sanitation interventions also featured strongly on the Assembly’s agenda. Maintenance works on the Kenyasi No. 2 water system and the completion of public toilet facilities in several communities reflected the Assembly’s focus on basic services under the stewardship of the district’s political head.
Agriculture received renewed attention as the backbone of the local economy. Over 320 farmer groups were registered under the Feed Ghana Programme, while the 41st Farmers’ Day celebration honoured farmers whose productivity sustains livelihoods and food supply across the district.
Social protection remained central to the development vision championed by Hon. Hafiz Dauda. Through the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty programme, 12,650 vulnerable residents were supported with National Health Insurance registration and renewals. Four LEAP payment cycles benefited 913 households, alongside psychosocial support and reassessments in 30 communities.
Education and health infrastructure projects recorded steady progress, including the rehabilitation of a kindergarten block at Gambia No. 2, supported completion of a maternity block at Nsuta, supported Nsonyemeye community of construction of teachers’ quarters and a CHPS compound . Several additional projects—such as classroom blocks, nurses’ quarters and boreholes—have been approved and contract awarded.
The Assembly also pursued far-reaching legacy projects, many implemented with support from the Middle Belt Development Authority. These span markets, school blocks, boreholes, feeder roads and health facilities, forming long-term investments in the district’s development trajectory.
Employment creation efforts, though modest, delivered opportunities for local youth. A total of 42 people were engaged as Community Police Assistants, Youth in Fire Assistants and Community Medical First Responders, while partnerships with the Ghana Enterprise Agency and the Mastercard Foundation enabled 82 persons with disabilities to acquire vocational and entrepreneurial skills.
Despite the gains, challenges remain. Poor maintenance culture continues to undermine public infrastructure, potable water shortages persist at Kenyasi No. 2, and the suspension of the Ghana Productive Safety Net Programme Phase Two has affected employment for more than 700 people, largely women. High attrition among teachers and health workers also poses concerns for service delivery.
As 2025 closes, the performance of Asutifi North under the leadership of Hon. Hafiz Dauda reflects a year of pragmatic governance—marked by steady progress, fiscal discipline and social investment, alongside issues that demand sustained attention in the coming year.
