“This event is more than a celebration of one Assembly’s strategic foresight,” she said. “It signals our collective resolve to plan our cities, empower commu­nities, and build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable urban futures.”

Mrs Sowah called on other metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies to adopt similar strategies and support Ghana’s broader goal of climate resilience and inclusive growth.

She noted that the plan aligns with the Ghana Sustainable Cities Strategy — a national framework aimed at fostering urban collabo­ration and integrated infrastruc­ture development across sectors such as sanitation, housing, and transportation.

In addition, the Minister high­lighted the prelaunch of the Clean Ghana Campaign and National Sanitation Day as part of efforts to promote civic responsibility and environmental cleanliness.

Municipal Chief Executive of La Dade-Kotopon, Mr Alfredos Nii Anyetei, stressed that the development plan prioritises the needs of residents across all de­mographics.

“At the core of this plan are our children who deserve better schools, our mothers and fathers who need quality healthcare, our entrepreneurs seeking capital and market access, and our sanitation workers and fisher folk,” Mr Any­etei said.

He emphasised that the plan is not merely a document, but a practical blueprint for inclusive development.

He added that, the key areas of the plan include the expansion of educational and healthcare infrastructure, support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), flood control measures, and circular waste management systems.

“No one will be left out,” he assured. “We cannot speak of progress if our communities re­main vulnerable. This plan would bring hope for a cleaner, safer, and greener La Dade-Kotopon.”

He concluded that, the long-term strategic plan is expected to guide the Assembly’s development agenda over the next two decades, with phased implementation sup­ported by both government and private sector stakeholders.