The Adentan Municipal Assembly successfully conducted a comprehensive two-day training session for all Unit Committee members within the Municipality, aiming to enhance their capacity for effectively executing their responsibilities.
Held at the Assembly Hall on Tuesday, 28th, and Wednesday, 29th May 2024, the training was organized under the auspices of the Human Resource Unit of the Assembly.
The Adentan Municipal Assembly comprises four Zonal councils, namely Gbentaana, Koose, Nii Ashaley, and Sutsuruna. To optimize the training, the four Zonal councils were divided into two groups: Gbentaana and Sutsuruna attended on the first day, while Koose and Nii Ashaley participated on the second day.
The training was facilitated by Hon. Eric Tony Blair, who has served three terms as the Assembly member for New Legon Electoral Area, and Hon. Ella Esinam Christine Nongo, a two-term Assembly member for Gbentaana Electoral Area. Both facilitators were exceptionally knowledgeable about the topics discussed and delivered comprehensive insights.
Key topics covered during the training included the responsibilities and functions of Unit Committee members, the roles of major stakeholders within the Assembly, delegation of responsibilities, community engagement, the proceedings of Assembly meetings, and the utilization of social media.
During the training, the Unit Committee members were divided into three groups and tasked with addressing nine common challenges faced by the Zonal councils. Each group was assigned three challenges and successfully proposed innovative solutions to these issues.
The training saw the attendance of notable figures, including the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Ebenezer Doku, Municipal Coordinating Director, Ms. Rachel Ofosua Sarpong, Presiding Member, Hon. Mahamud Ya-Adzagey (who also serves as the Assembly Member for Otanor Electoral Area), all assembly members, Senior Human Resource Manager Ms. Patience Esinam Lessey, and the Directors of the Zonal councils.
Participants expressed their satisfaction with the training, noting that it significantly enlightened them on various aspects of their duties. They conveyed their gratitude to the organizers, particularly the MCE, the Coordinating Director, the Human Resource Unit, and the facilitators for this invaluable capacity-building program.
The Unit Committee members committed to applying the knowledge and skills gained from the training to their work, ensuring maximum impact and improved performance.
