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Ho Technical Institute Students Donate Items to Municipal Chief Executive.

Students from Ho Technical Institute led by some of their teachers presented a two-piece of beautifully crafted caftan garments, sewn by the fashion department of the school, and an extension board assembled by the students to the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ho, Hon. Divine Bosson on Tuesday 30th May 2023.
Expressing his gratitude, Hon. Divine Bosson commended the students for their thoughtful gesture and encouraged them to embody the vision of the President regarding Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) services. He emphasized the importance of fostering innovative ideas that could address societal challenges and contribute to the development of the community and the nation.
Hon. Bosson reminded the students that the President’s vision for TVET was to ensure that every student has equal access to secondary education opportunities. He noted that by actively participating in initiatives that align with this vision, the students would play a significant role in promoting the President’s educational agenda.
Furthermore, the MCE urged the school authorities to establish a partnership with Ho Technical University. He proposed that the university should take on the responsibility of mentoring the institute, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the two institutions. This partnership would provide valuable guidance to the students and further enhance their technical skills, opening doors to broader opportunities in the future.
The collaboration between Ho Technical Institute and Ho Technical University promises to be a valuable alliance, promoting skill development, knowledge transfer, and a brighter future for the students.
The headmaster of the school, Mr. Justice Arthur expressed gratitude to the government and the Municipal Chief Executive for their tremendous support to the school in recent times.

By: Richmond Abake – Public Relations Officer

Former Municipal Chief Executive for Ho, Hon. Prosper Kofi Pi-Bansa, Laid to Rest.

Ho, Ghana – The late Hon. Prosper Kofi Pi-Bansa, former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ho, was laid to rest today with a solemn burial service held at the E.P. Dela Cathedral in Ho Kpodzi. The funeral proceedings concluded with his burial at the Ho Public cemetery, where family, friends, and political colleagues paid their final respects.
Hon. Pi-Bansa, served as the Municipal Chief Executive for Ho between October 2019 – October 2021, contributed his quota to the development and progress of the community during his tenure. His untimely passing has left a void in the hearts of many who admired his leadership and dedication to public service.
The funeral ceremony brought together mourners from different political affiliations, as executives from both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) paid their respects to the late Hon. Pi-Bansa. This display of unity demonstrated the impact he had on the local political landscape, fostering collaboration and mutual respect among party members.
Tributes were delivered by his wife, children, the E.P church, the New Patriotic Party, and the Municipal Assembly, reflecting on Hon. Pi-Bansa’s achievements, compassion, and commitment to the people of Ho. The heartfelt tributes painted a picture of a dedicated public servant who left a lasting legacy through his selfless service and unwavering dedication to the community.
Among the dignitaries present were Hon. Divine Bosson, the current MCE for Ho, Makafui Woanya, Regional Chairman of the NPP, along with former MCEs former Moderators of the E.P. Church of Ghana among others.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.

By: Richmond Abake – Public Relations Officer.

Ho Municipal Assembly Holds Pre-Burial Service to Honor Late MCE, Hon. Prosper Kofi Pi-Bansa.

Ho Municipal Assembly Holds Pre-Burial Service to Honor Late MCE, Hon. Prosper Kofi Pi-Bansa

Date: May 25, 2023

Ho, Volta Region – The Ho Municipal Assembly organized a solemn pre-burial service on Thursday, May 25, 2023, to pay tribute to the late Honorable Prosper Kofi Pi-Bansa, former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). The service took place at the forecourt of the municipal assembly, drawing a diverse gathering of dignitaries and community members.

Honorable Archibald Yao Letsa, the Volta Regional Minister, delivered a heartfelt tribute to the late MCE, highlighting his contributions to the development of the Ho municipality and his dedicated service to the community. Honorable Divine Bosson, the current MCE for Ho Municipal Assembly, also expressed his condolences and emphasized the significant impact Hon. Pi-Bansa had made during his tenure.

Among those paying tribute were Mr. Augustus Awity, Chief Director of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC), and Honorable Nelson Akorli, a former MCE for Ho. Their speeches acknowledged Hon. Pi-Bansa’s exceptional leadership skills, integrity, and commitment to the welfare of the people.

The pre-burial service witnessed the presence of several distinguished guests, including former MCEs, Reverend Dr. Lt. Col Agbeko (Rtd), Moderator of the E.P Church, and former moderators of the EP Church. Political party executives from both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) were also in attendance, highlighting the bipartisan respect for Hon. Pi-Bansa and his work.

The event provided an opportunity for the community to come together to honor and celebrate the life of Honorable Prosper Kofi Pi-Bansa, whose legacy will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to the development and progress of the Ho municipality.

The funeral rites for Hon. Prosper Kofi Pi-Bansa will continue in the coming days, with further details to be announced by the family and the Ho Municipal Assembly.

By: Richmond Abake – Public Relations Officer

ASOGLI TRADITIONAL COUNCIL CALLS ON HO MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE

On Monday 22nd May 2023, some Chiefs and Elders from the Asogli Traditional Council, led by Asafo Gameli from Ho Hliha paid a curtesy call on the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Divine Richard Bosson. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the recent passing and funeral arrangements of one of their esteemed queen mothers, the late Mama Alorde II Nyornufia of Ho Hliha with the assembly.

In a heartfelt meeting held at the MCE’s conference room, Hon. Divine Bosson conveyed his deepest sympathies to the grieving community of Ho. The MCE sought divine guidance, asking for wisdom and clarity in selecting a worthy successor for the late Queenmother.

Hon. Bosson also shared the solemn news of the passing of his predecessor, Hon Prosper Kofi Pi-Bansah whose burial and final funeral rites would be performed on Saturday 27th May 2023 and invited them to attend.

 

HO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY BEGINS CITIZENS-GENERATED DATA COLLECTION PROJECT.

The Ho Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Ghana Statistical Service as part of a nationwide program, launched a “Citizens Generated Data Project” on Thursday 11th May 2023. The Citizens Generated Data Collection exists to complement the census data. It is called “Citizens Generated Data” because, unlike the census where enumerators are deployed across town, the citizens generate the data themselves using their phones with the aid of mobile Apps or short codes. The project is focused on:

  1. Waste Management: where citizens can take pictures and report on uncollected garbage for action to be taken. Be it household or communal waste.
  2. Gender-Based Violence: where citizens who face or suffer any form of Gender-Based Violence would have the opportunity to report using their phones.

The general public is hereby entreated to visit the “Play Store” and download.

  1. “Let’s Talk” App – for Gender-Based Violence and
  2. “CleanApp Ghana” App – for Solid Waste.

Those without Android phones can use the following short codes. *800*818# for reporting Gender-Based Violence and *920*58# for reporting on solid waste, to enable us all to contribute to a clean municipality that is also free of gender-based violence.

For further clarifications kindly contact the Municipal Environmental Health Officer on 0243948374, CEO of Love Aid Foundation on 0240634185, and the Municipal Statistician on 0557232725.                                            

  • May 17, 2023

Classroom Block for Ziavi Lume.

The Hon. MP for Ho Central, Benjamin Kpodo invited me to join him to commission a new 3 Unit Classroom Block for Ziavi Lume E. P Primary School earlier today.

The project was funded by the MP’s Common Fund and his personal resources.

We dedicated the facility to the glory of God and asked that the community takes good care of it.

I was accompanied by the Hon. Presiding Member, Mawugbe Agbe, and joined by the Paramount Chief of Ziavi Traditional Area, Togbe Koku Ayim III, Hon. Assembly Member for Ziavi Electoral Area, Mad. Gloria Agbesi, Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Godwin Amelor, parents, and teachers to commission the facility.

Together we shall bring development to our people.

  • May 13, 2023

HO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY LAUNCHED CITIZENS GENERATED DATA PROJECT .

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ho Hon. Richard Divine Komla Bosson on 11th May 2023 launched the scale-up phase of the Citizens Generated Data Project at the Municipal Assembly Hall in Ho.
Addressing participants, the MCE stated that citizen-generated data is a powerful tool that can be used to empower individuals, communities, and governments to identify and address pressing issues. “We can better understand the challenges we face as an Assembly and develop targeted interventions to address them through this project.”

According to him, the project is in line with Agenda 5 and 13 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) “Gender Equality and “Climate Action” respectively.

The project is a partnership between the Ho Municipal Assembly, German Development Cooperation (GIZ), and the Ghana Statistical Service.

The Volta Regional Statistician, Mr. Chris Amewu said the Citizens Generated Data is there to fill in the missing gaps during census data collection. He mentioned that with the two mobile applications (Clean App Ghana and Let’s Talk Ghana App) citizens in the comfort of their homes can report on gender-based violence and waste management-related issues. This project the statistician iterated will give the citizens the voice to report directly issues that affect them and help them participate in decision-making.

Madam Thywill Ekpe, Regional Director of the Department of Gender in her remarks noted that the launch of this App is a welcoming news to her department and a great feet chalked.

The Chairman for the occasion, Togbui Kotoku XI who is also the Paramount Chief of the Kpenoe traditional area asked citizens within the municipality to embrace the project to help generate the necessary data relevant for decision-making.

By: Josephine Dake-Abrahams, ISD.

  • May 13, 2023

The Ho Airport will soon be opened for commercial flights

This follows the successful landing of the African World Airline at the Airport on Thursday 15th April 2021. The aircraft which was on a commercial test flight from the Kotoka International Airport had on board the Co-founder of African World Airline, Togbe Afede XIV who is also the Agbogbomefia, top officials of Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL), and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority on board.
 
At a colorful ceremony to welcome the flight, the Hon. The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, expressed excitement at the arrival of the flight and said it is an indication that the Airport facility is ready for operation. He expressed optimism that the airport will soon be open to airlines from Accra, Lome, Tamale, and London alike and also optimistic the airport will open up the Region to more economic activities. Dr. Letsa urged the general public to patronize the services of the Africa World Airline to ensure multiple operations.
 
 
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli Traditional Council, Togbe Afede XIV described the day as memorable and a dream come true for the people of the Volta Region. He expressed appreciation to former President His Excellency John Dramani Mahama for his foresight in sitting at the Airport in Ho and, to the current governments for their support in making this a reality. 
 
Togbe Afede described the Ho Airport facility as a sub-regional asset and said the benefits to be accrued cannot be overemphasized. He said the facility served as a source of employment and a platform for tourism both in the country and Ho at large.
 
 
He noted that beyond commercial operations, management is planning to embark on other projects like pilot training and aircraft maintenance which will enhance the economic viability of the airport facility.
 
The Deputy Technical Director of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Mr. Daniel Acquah indicated that the Ghana Civil Aviation in collaboration with the Ghana Airport Company and other agencies as well as Africa World Airline are working effortlessly to put in place traffic regulatory facilities for the full operation of the Airport, for the development of tourism for Ho and the country at large. 
 
 
He also stressed the need for the people of the region to patronize the facility to make it sustainable. Mr. Acquah said the test flight would allow the airline operator, the Ghana Airport Company Limited and managers of the airport to undertake the final preparations towards actual commercial flights.
 
Other dignitaries present at the ceremony were, Hon. Prosper Kofi Pi-Bansah, Municipal Chief Executive for Ho, Togbe Anikpi III, Chief of Ho Heve, Togbe Kasa III, Chief of Ho Ahoe, Togbe Adzi-Lakle Howusu, Chief of Ho Dome, heads of the various security agencies and a cross-section of the general public.

Source: ISD.

  • April 17, 2021

Ho municipal assembly hands over classroom blocks to school authorities

The Ho Municipal Chief Executive, Hon Prosper Kofi Pi-Bansah has commissioned six classroom blocks across the municipality between Tuesday 22nd to Thursday 25th of February 2021.
Addressing separate ceremonies to commission the projects the MCE advised school management committees to make good use of the facilities in order to enhance quality education.
He noted that the government has invested so much to ensure every child attends Senior High School in Ghana, the onus he said lies on them to utilize the opportunity.
 
Hon. Pi-Bansah said the Assembly has a responsibility to provide a comfortable teaching and learning environment for the students, therefore the need for the construction of the classroom blocks.
 
Mr. Raphael Amenyo, the Municipal Director of education, urged the various communities to extend a hand of friendship to Teachers posted to them, so as to curb the syndrome of Teachers refusing postings to some parts of the country.

  • February 26, 2021

Ho MCE inspects development projects

The Municipal Chief Executive for Ho, Hon Prosper Kofi Pi-Bansah has visited some project sites within his municipality. They include both solid and liquid waste treatment plants located at Akrofu Agorve and an abattoir located at Sokode Etoe.
According to him, when completed the two projects would provide employment opportunities to the youth and also boost agro production in the country.
The abattoir on the other hand is set to start operating on the 6th of March 2021. He called on the people within the municipality to debunk allegations of the facility being used as a Church.
  • February 25, 2021