STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT OF THE REHABILITATION OF COCOTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Yesterday, June 10, 2026, the Ghana Boundary Commission and the Jomoro Municipal Assembly engaged with the elders and residents of Cocoatown to officially inform them of the commencement of the Cocotown Primary School Rehabilitation Project. In addressing the elders and residents, the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Benedict Boadi expressed gratitude to the Ghana Boundary Commission for their support and urged the community to offer their backing and take ownership of the project to ensure its timely completion. Lt. Benjamin Baah Frimpong disclosed that the rehabilitation will be carried out by the Army Engineers (48 engineers) with funding from the ECOWAS Commission, and it is expected to be completed within three months. Hon. Bismark Armah assured the Assembly that he would pay closer attention to the project, ensuring that the building materials are protected and used in the correct quantities.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY THE MCE
As part of the Jomoro Municipal Assembly’s commitment to strengthening and promoting inclusive development, Hon. Benedict Boadi, Municipal Chief Executive for Jomoro Municipal Assembly embarked on a community visitation and engagement from Tuesday, 26th August 2025 to Thursday, 28th August 2025 to interact with Nananom, Hon. Assembly Members Opinion leaders and members of the communities on developmental issues and challenges facing them. PRESENCETwo hundred (200) men and three hundred and seventy (370) women made up the group of five hundred and seventy (570) people who participated in the community engagement. They comprised the Jomoro Municipal Assembly personnel, religious leaders, opinion leaders, DRIP Coordinator, fishermen, traders, security guards, farmers, hairdressers, artisans, and members of the community. COMMUNITIES VISITEDA total number of seventeen (17) communities were visited. They include: In his address, Hon. Boadi recognized the ongoing assistance from the government and expressed appreciation to the MP for her efforts in obtaining initiatives and projects that were slowly changing the municipality.He guaranteed the audience that their issues would stay at the forefront the development plan.
PETROLEUM HUB DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ENGAGES WITH MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE JOMORO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, The Chief Executive Dr. Toni Aubynn, of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), met with the management and staff of the Jomoro Municipal Assembly to provide updates on the Petroleum Hub project. The meeting focused on timelines and land acquisition, following a reduction in the project’s land size from 20,000 acres to 12,300 acres (5,000 hectares). Dr. Aubynn began his engagements with a courtesy call on the Western Regional House of Chiefs, where he assured traditional leaders that the downsizing would not affect the project’s viability. He further disclosed that officials from the Lands Commission and PHDC would commence a series of exercises in the Jomoro enclave next week. The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Benedict Boadi, reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting the smooth implementation of the project. He stressed that the Assembly would ensure all local processes are fully harnessed and pledged to prevent encroachment on the designated lands. He added that the Assembly would collaborate with traditional authorities, security agencies, and other stakeholders to safeguard the project area.
69TH INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY
The Jomoro Municipal Assembly celebrated the 69th Independence Day Anniversary on Friday, 6th March 2026 under the theme ‘’ Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope’’ at Nawule Catholic JHS Park.The Anniversary was dignified by the presence of Awulae Amakyi III, Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Area and special guest of honor for the anniversary, Hon. Dorcas Affo Toffey, MP, Jomoro Constituency,Hon. Benedict Boadi Arde, MCE for Jomoro Municipal, Mr. Josepg A Abugre, Municipal Coordinating Director for Jomoro Municipal Assembly, Mrs. Edith Mary Hagan, Municipal Education Director, Hon. Francis Kennedy Yankey, Presiding Member for Jomoro Municipal Assembly, Hon. Assembly Members, Heads of the Security Services, Religious Leaders, and Nananom. PARTICIPATING SCHOOLSThe participating schools included What Man Academy, Bonyere Bonyere Catholic Primary & JHS, Ezinlibo Primary & JHS, Nawule Catholic Primary & JHS, Tikobo No. 1 ‘B’ JHS amongh others.At the end of the march past, Bonyere Catholic JHS emerge the winner.Awards were given to candidates who exceled in the 2025 WASSCE Examination.
3- UNIT CLASSROOM BLOCK
Ghana Boundary Commission in collaboration with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation yesterday handed over a 3-Unit Classroom Block with ancillary facilities at Newtown.
WORKING VISIT BY THE HON. REGIONAL MINISTER
The Western Regional Minister, Honourable Joseph Nelson, on Thursday 5th February 2026 embarked on a working visit to the Jomoro Municipal Assembly in the company of the Acting Regional Co-ordinating Director and other members of his entourage.The visit formed part of his itinerary to visit all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the region and provide him with the opportunity to engage the management and staff of the Assembly to acquaint himself with their work environment.As part of the programme, the Hon. Regional Minister paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief, Awulae Kwasi Amakyi III, at Beyin.
WORKING VISIT BY THE HON. REGIONAL MINISTER
The Western Regional Minister, Honourable Joseph Nelson, on Thursday 5th February 2026 embarked on a working visit to the Jomoro Municipal Assembly in the company of the Acting Regional Co-ordinating Director and other members of his entourage.The visit formed part of his itinerary to visit all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the region and provide him with the opportunity to engage the management and staff of the Assembly to acquaint himself with their work environment.As part of the programme, the Hon. Regional Minister paid courtesy call on the Paramount Chief, Awulae Kwasi Amakyi III at Beyin
CROSS- BORDER FP/HIV CAMPAIGN HELD AT ELUBO
Ghana Health Services, with support from WAHO, on 29th January 2026 organized the cross-border FP/HIV campaign at Elubo Catholic JHS Park to provide integrated reproductive health service to border population. Some Services provided include: In attendance were Hon. Joseph Nelson, Western Regional Minister, Awulae Amakyi III, Paramount Chief of Western Nzema Traditional Council and other officials from Ivory Coast.
MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE VISITS BECE EXAMINATION CENTRES
The Municipal Chief Executive of Jomoro Municipal Assembly, Hon. Benedict Boadi, visited some Basic Education Certificate Examination Centres (BECE) across the municipality on June 11th and 12th, 2025. He was in the company of the Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency, Hon. Dorcas Affo Toffey, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. Emmanuel Boateng, the Municipal Education Director, Mrs. Edith Mary Hagan, Executives of the National Democratic Congress and some officials of the Education Directorate A total number of Two Thousand, Nine Hundred and Seven (2,907) candidates, made up of One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four (1,474) Boys and One Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty-Three (1,433) Girls, are writing this year’s BECE. Hon. Benedict Boadi motivated and wished all the candidates well, and assured them of his support in their future endeavours. Hon. Dorcas Affo Toffey urged the candidates not to panic while answering the questions, but to take time to understand before attempting to answer. She pledged to support the candidates, especially the girls, in continuing their education to any level they desired.
JOMORO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY ELECTS PRESIDING MEMBER AND CONFIRMS MCE
On Thursday, 8th May 2025, the Hon. Assembly Members of the Jomoro Municipal Assembly elected Hon. Francis Kennedy Yankey as the Presiding Member of the Assembly and swore in new government appointees. Out of the Forty-Six (46) total votes cast, Hon. Francis Kennedy Yankey had forty-two (42) YES votes, representing 82%. Four (4) Hon. Assembly Members voted NO, representing 17.65%. In addressing the Hon. Assembly Members, he expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him and called for unity to help develop the Municipality. He reiterated his commitment to developing the Jomoro Municipality and indicated his openness to constructive suggestions and contributions. Hon. Benedict Boadi, the President’s nominee for the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) position, secured forty-five (45) Yes votes out of the Forty-Six (46) total votes cast, representing 98%. One Member voted NO, representing 2%. In a brief address, Hon. Benedict Boadi thanked the President and Assembly Members for reaffirming their trust in him to superintend over the growth and welfare of the Jomoro Municipality and called for new ideas to bring development to the Municipality. In attendance was the Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, Hon. Dorcas Affo Toffey (MP, Jomoro Constituency), Brigadier General Peter Blay (Former Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces), Brigadier General Musa Whajah, Mr. Emmanuel Boateng (Municipal Coordinating Director), Regional and Constituency Executives of the National Democratic Congress and Traditional Leaders