The Jomoro Municipal Assembly of the Western Region, the Chief Executive, Benedict Boadi, and the people of Jomoro have expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the Member of Parliament for Jomoro and Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, and to the former Chief of Defence Staff General Augustine Blay (Rtd) for their tireless dedication, visionary leadership, and relentless commitment toward the establishment of the first-ever public tertiary institution in the Jomoro Municipality.
They said such achievement does not come on a silver platter but from hard work, dedication and love for the country.
A press release signed by the Municipal Chief Executive, Benedict Boadi, said, “The journey toward the realisation of this historic milestone dates back to the year 2015, when General Augustine Blay (Rtd), during the first administration of President John Dramani Mahama, made efforts aimed at securing a public tertiary institution for Jomoro.” Unfortunately, the change of government in 2016 resulted in a halt to the process, thereby stalling the progress made at the time.
He said, “General Blay went on with the effort to make the project a reality even with the NPP being in power, but all effort achieved no result”.
“Following the return of the NDC to power in 2024, renewed momentum was injected into the realisation of the project through a strategic and collaborative effort led by General Augustine Blay and Hon. Dorcas Afo Toffey. This followed a detailed briefing by General Blay to the Hon. MP on the steps he had taken in previous years toward making the project a reality, triggering the Hon. Dorcas Toffey to back the effort with her portfolio in government”.
The statement said, ‘Their joint commitment culminated in a renewed drive last year, during which a compelling and practical case was presented for the establishment of the institution. Central to this proposal was the utilisation of General Blay’s former school facility located at Ezilinbo, which already possessed essential infrastructure, thereby significantly reducing the financial burden that would have been incurred if the government were to commence construction from scratch.’ ”.
Mr Boadi explained that “My outfit was duly informed and fully aware of the sustained efforts undertaken by both General Augustine Blay (Rtd) and Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey. However, the office deliberately refrained from making any premature public announcement until the project had reached a tangible and realisable stage. ”.
“The Office of the MCE is also pleased to announce to the good people of Jomoro that, through the additional efforts of Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, a new contractor, has been engaged to address the network challenges in Jaway and Mpaesem through the installation of new communication poles. ”.
By Timothy Antwi-Otoo|3news.com|Ghana
