Mr Emmanuel Kwaku Tay, a shortlisted aspirant for the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) position in Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, has vowed to transform the area into a thriving business hub in the region.
He said the visions were centred on unlocking the economic potential of Keta, by leveraging its natural resources to create a vibrant business environment that aimed at to attracting investors, create jobs, and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
Mr Tay, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, emphasized that he believed the municipality had immense potential to boast numerous recreational resources that if properly harnessed, could propel the area onto new heights of development that would benefit the whole country.
“As a shortlisted candidate for the MCE position, I pledge to reshape the constituency to generate significant interest among locals, l am commitment to transforming Keta into a business that could potentially bring about much-needed economic growth and development to the area,” he said.
Mr Tay, who is also the Keta NDC constituency secretary, has identified and outlined some key areas that required attention, which include infrastructure development, job creation, agriculture development, sports, creative arts, health and, education and among others to improve access to essential services in the municipality.
He further said one pressing challenged facing Keta was the lack of infrastructure development and promised to address issue by investing in critical infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and public buildings to create a conducive environment for business and investors.
“If I get the nod as the next MCE, my priority will be job creation, and I believe that by supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs we can help create new job opportunities for residents to reduce unemployment and improve the overall standard of living in Keta.”
He explained that areas such as security, tourism, and formation of Jerry John Rawlings women and youth fund would be implemented to support needy youth but brilliant students as well as business and market women to alleviate the poverty level in the area.
He pledged that sports and recreational centre would be built whilst Keta festival of art would be established for various creative art products to be showcased to attract more investors and tourists.
Additionally, Mr Tay mentioned that proper plans would be put in place for the building of Keta harbour and sea defence wall to protect residents along the coastal area of the region, and “I am that visionary leader that can help Keta achieve all these important resources and development.”
He promised to summit reports to the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and other stakeholders and be accountable to communities for smooth and successful administration.
He appealed to the President, John Dramani Mahama, to appoint him as the next Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Keta for development and progress of the area.
Other shortlisted names for Keta Municipal Chief Executive position were Mr Wisdom Bondieu Seade, the constituency Chairman and assembly member for Anyako electoral area and Mr Joseph Kwadzo Amekuedi, the constituency Vice Chairman.
