INAUGURATION OF 13-MEMBERS CENTRAL MARKET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Ho MCE Inaugurates 13-Member Central Market Management Committee

The Municipal Chief Executive for Ho, Hon. Stephen Adom has inaugurated a 13-member Ho Central Market Management Committee, charging them with the responsibility of improving operations and boosting revenue generation at the market.

The committee is chaired by Hon. Frank Awumah, Assembly Member for Ho Hliha with Mr. Dickson Agbenya, the Municipal Budget Analyst as the Secretary.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at his office, the MCE outlined the committee’s key responsibilities, emphasizing the need for effective supervision and accountability.

He tasked members to closely monitor the activities of revenue collectors to ensure transparency and maximize revenue collection for the Assembly.

Hon. Adom further urged the committee to develop strategic approaches to managing traders and to work in close collaboration with the Market Manager to restore order and discipline within the market.

According to him, maintaining sanity in the market environment is critical to improving both business activity and revenue performance.

The MCE also directed the committee to promptly report infrastructural and operational challenges such as faulty lighting systems, broken security gates, and poor washroom conditions to management for immediate attention.

Cautioning against misconduct, he advised members to remain neutral when handling disputes and avoid taking sides in reported cases. He also warned them against acts of corruption, particularly bribery, stressing the importance of integrity in the discharge of their duties.

The MCE expressed concern over the Assembly’s current revenue performance, describing it as “not encouraging.” However, he conveyed optimism that the newly inaugurated committee would play a pivotal role in reversing the trend and strengthening the Assembly’s financial base.

The establishment of the committee is expected to enhance efficiency, accountability, and overall management of the Ho Central Market.

Other members of the Committee are, Mr. Sedokem Ata Klutse, the Market Manager, Madam Joyce Norvihoho, Market Queen, Hon. Charles Legbedze, Assembly Member for Ho- Fiave, Mr. Lawrence Awilo Attitoe, Government Appointee, Ms. Diana Kuvordo, a Market representative, Mr. Bright Attey, Ag. Guard Commander, Madam Peace Adoni, Municipal Finance Officer, Mr. Prosper Folitse Municipal Works Engineer, Rev. Lawrence Senaya, Municipal Environmental Health Officer, Miss Yvonne Elikplm Harlley, Municipal Information Officer and one member to be added.