Joy swept through the communities of Kotokuom and Anwiafutu on February 24, 2026, as residents gathered in large numbers to witness a transformational moment, one that many described as a turning point in their development journey. Leading the charge was Hon. Issahak Ibrahim, District Chief Executive, who together with his Coordinating Director Mr. Samuel Kwasi Gyan and their entourage commissioned a newly constructed Kindergarten (KG) block at Kotokuom and officially handed over health staff quarters at Anwiafutu. For communities that have long battled infrastructure deficits, the occasion was more than ceremonial; it was also historic. With a firm focus on infrastructure as a catalyst for progress, Hon. Issahak commended his predecessor Hon. Isaac Kofi Marfo for initiating the turnkey projects, emphasizing that continuity in leadership is key to sustainable development using the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). He urged residents to safeguard the facilities through proper maintenance and discipline to ensure lasting benefits for future generations. Beyond brick and mortar, the DCE outlined broader government interventions aimed at economic empowerment. He spoke passionately about job creation initiatives, expanded opportunities for youth, and targeted incentives for cocoa farmers under the administration of the National Democratic Congress government. He encouraged citizens to position themselves strategically to benefit from the array of social and economic programs available.

In Kotokuom, the overlord Nana Osei Kofi expressed heartfelt gratitude to the government and to President John Dramani Mahama for the swift refurbishment of the Kotokuom bridge, once described by residents as a “death trap.” The renewed structure has restored confidence and improved safety for commuters and traders alike. However, he appealed to the DCE to ensure the completion and tarring of remaining road networks to further unlock the area’s economic potential.

At Anwiafutu, the chief, Nana Adade Agyei lauded the commissioning of the health staff quarters, describing it as a major relief to the community’s struggling health sector. With accommodation now available for health workers, residents anticipate improved healthcare delivery. He also called for the tarring of their road, which serves as a vital economic link to the main highway and facilitates the transport of farm produce to market. The day’s impact extended beyond infrastructure. Upon returning to the district office, Hon. Issahak distributed 20 sewing machines, four industrial sewing machines, and two hairdryers to twenty apprentices and six master craftspersons. The gesture forms part of a deliberate government effort to empower young people through skills development under the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP).  According to the DCE, the support package includes a monthly stipend and additional incentives designed to give trainees the financial stability needed to master their trades. He passionately appealed to the youth to seize such life-changing opportunities, stressing that skills acquisition remains a powerful pathway to financial independence. Overwhelmed with gratitude, beneficiaries praised the government for delivering on its promises, describing the intervention as practical proof of leadership in action.