New Juaben North Municipal Assembly

• Municipal Chief Executive (MCE): Hon. Samuel Adongo
• Presiding Member: Hon. Jacob Kwame Antwi
• Member of Parliament: Hon. Nana Osei-Adjei, Member of Parliament for the New Juaben North Constituency.

Assembly Structure

The New Juaben North Municipal Assembly is the highest political and administrative authority in the Municipality. It performs deliberative, legislative, executive and developmental functions in accordance with Ghana’s local government framework.

The Assembly operates through the General Assembly, Executive Committee, statutory and other sub-committees, and the Municipal Coordinating Directorate and decentralised departments. Its principal committees include Development Planning, Social Services, Works, Justice and Security, and Finance and Administration.

At the sub-municipal level, the Assembly has five Zonal Councils:

1. Asokore Zonal Council
2. Effiduase Zonal Council
3. Oyoko Zonal Council
4. Akwadum Zonal Council
5. Jumapo/Suhyen/Asikasu Zonal Council

The Municipality has 21 electoral areas according to the Assembly’s current institutional profile.

Assembly Membership

The Assembly’s current official profile identifies the General Assembly as comprising:

• 21 elected Assembly Members
• 9 Government-appointed members
• 1 Municipal Chief Executive
• 1 Member of Parliament, serving as an ex-officio member

This gives 31 members in the Assembly’s broader composition, excluding the MP from the ordinary voting membership. The MP participates as an ex-officio member.

Assembly Membership: 31 members, comprising 21 elected members, 9 government-appointed members and the MCE, with the Member of Parliament serving as an ex-officio member. The Municipality has 21 electoral areas and five Zonal Councils.

• Agriculture & Agribusiness – Cocoa, cassava, maize, vegetables, and poultry farming; promotion of irrigation, mechanization, and agro-processing.
• Infrastructure & Transport – Road rehabilitation, bridges, and drainage systems to ease traffic congestion and connect rural farming communities to Effiduase and Oyoko.
• Health & Social Services – Expansion of CHPS compounds, upgrading of Effiduase Health Centre, and improved sanitation systems.
• Education – Classroom expansion, ICT integration, and vocational training for youth.
• Local Economic Development – MSME support, entrepreneurship training, and revenue mobilization.
• Environmental Management – Waste management, afforestation, and climate adaptation programmes.

• Agriculture: Establishment of cassava and poultry processing centres; farmer support with improved seedlings and mechanization.
• Infrastructure: Rehabilitation of feeder roads linking Effiduase, Oyoko, and surrounding towns; construction of bridges and culverts to reduce flooding.
• Health: Upgrading Effiduase Health Centre, expanding CHPS compounds, and maternal health outreach programmes.
• Education: ICT labs for schools, vocational training centres, and classroom blocks in rural and peri-urban communities.
• Local Economic Development: Business counselling for MSMEs, entrepreneurship training, and automation of IGF collection.
• Environment: Waste segregation and recycling projects, afforestation campaigns, and flood control measures.

• SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): Agricultural modernization and agro-processing to improve food security.
• SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being): Strengthening healthcare facilities and maternal health services.
• SDG 4 (Quality Education): Classroom expansion, ICT integration, and vocational training.
• SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation): Boreholes, rural water projects, and improved sanitation coverage.
• SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth): SME support, youth employment, and agro-industrial expansion.
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure): Road rehabilitation, ICT integration, and agro-processing facilities.
• SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities): Flood control, urban renewal, and community safety.
• SDG 13 (Climate Action): Climate resilience projects, afforestation, and disaster risk reduction.
• SDG 15 (Life on Land): Forest conservation, watershed protection, and biodiversity preservation.

• Effiduase Health Centre – The main referral facility serving the municipality.
• Health Centres – Located in Oyoko, Jumapo, and other communities, providing outpatient and maternal health services.
• CHPS Compounds – Spread across rural areas to deliver primary healthcare closer to residents.
• Private Clinics & Pharmacies – Complement government facilities with specialized care and laboratory services.

• Basic Schools – Numerous public and private primary and JHS across Effiduase, Oyoko, and Jumapo.
• Senior High Schools – Institutions such as Oyoko Methodist SHS and Jumapo SHS serve the municipality.
• Vocational & Technical Training – Skills development centers focusing on carpentry, tailoring, ICT, and agriculture.
• Private Training Institutes – Provide ICT, business, and technical courses for youth employment.

• Major Roads – The Effiduase–Oyoko corridor is tarred but requires periodic maintenance.
• Feeder Roads – Many rural roads are untarred, becoming muddy and inaccessible during rainy seasons.
• Transport Challenges – Poor feeder roads affect access to farms, schools, and health facilities.
• Ongoing Projects: Road rehabilitation, culvert construction, and drainage works to improve connectivity and reduce flooding.

• Water Supply – Boreholes, hand-dug wells, and small-town water systems provide potable water.
• Sanitation Facilities – Public toilets and household latrines expanded to reduce open defecation.
• Waste Management – Door-to-door collection in Effiduase township, communal skips, and private contractors like Zoomlion.
• Challenges: Irregular waste collection, poor disposal practices, and limited recycling facilities in rural areas.

• Door-to-door collection – Managed by private contractors in Effiduase and Oyoko to reduce indiscriminate dumping; supported by Zoomlion.
• Communal skips – Placed in densely populated areas to serve households without direct collection services.
• Recycling initiatives – School-based waste segregation, small-scale plastic recycling, and composting projects.
• Challenges: Irregular collection schedules, inadequate disposal sites, and poor compliance with sanitation bye-laws in rural communities.

• Flood control – Construction of storm drains and desilting of waterways to reduce seasonal flooding in Effiduase, Oyoko, and Jumapo.
• Afforestation projects – Tree planting campaigns in schools, parks, and degraded lands to combat deforestation.
• Watershed protection – Safeguarding river basins and water sources to ensure sustainable supply.
• Community sensitization – Education campaigns on waste disposal, flood preparedness, and climate resilience.
• Urban greening – Development of green spaces and beautification projects to improve air quality and reduce heat.

• Deforestation – Logging, farming, and settlement expansion threaten forest reserves and river catchment areas.
• Flooding – Poor drainage systems in Effiduase and riverine communities cause seasonal floods.
• Waste disposal – Indiscriminate dumping of plastics and refuse in open spaces and drains.
• Soil erosion – Farming on slopes without proper conservation measures leads to land degradation.
• Urbanization impacts – Rapid expansion of Effiduase and Oyoko increases pressure on waste management, water supply, and green spaces.

• Town hall meetings – Regularly organized in Effiduase, Oyoko, and Jumapo to discuss budgets, development projects, and local concerns.
• Community durbars – Traditional gatherings used to engage residents, strengthen accountability, and solicit feedback on governance.
• Radio & local media – Local FM stations provide civic education on sanitation, health, and Assembly initiatives.
• Digital platforms – WhatsApp groups and social media pages mobilize residents and share announcements.
• Participatory planning – Citizens involved in prioritizing projects and resource allocation, especially in farming and trading communities.

• Youth employment programs – Skills training, entrepreneurship support, and job creation initiatives targeting young farmers, traders, and artisans.
• Women’s cooperatives – Support groups for women traders, farmers, and service providers to access credit and training.
• Scholarship schemes – Targeted support for girls and vulnerable youth in secondary and tertiary education.
• Microfinance initiatives – Credit facilities for women-led businesses and SMEs in Effiduase and nearby towns.
• Youth councils – Platforms for young people to voice concerns and contribute to policy discussions.