Chief Raises Concern Over Network Challenges, Seeks Urgent Intervention
The Awerempemhene of the Dormaa Traditional Council and Chief of Agyemankrom, Baafour Yaw Agyemang Ababio, has raised concerns over poor mobile telecommunications network in the area, saying it is affecting communication and business activities. Agyemankrom is predominantly a farming community, with many residents engaged in tomato farming.
Speaking to the media Baafour Yaw Agyemang Ababio said the poor network makes it difficult for tomato farmers to communicate with potential business partners, as calls often fail to connect. According to him, the situation creates uncertainty among prospective investors and buyers seeking to do business with farmers in Agyemankrom and surrounding communities.
He has therefore appealed to telecommunications companies and relevant authorities to urgently install a network mast in the area to improve communication and promote business activities.
The Chief also expressed concern over the lack of a health facility in the community. He said the Member of Parliament has promised to construct a CHPS compound for the community and urged that the promise be fulfilled.
Additionally, Baafour appealed to philanthropists and other stakeholders to support the community with more dustbins, noting that the shortage of waste bins is contributing to sanitation challenges in the area.
Baafour Yaw Agyemang Ababio expressed his commitment to advancing development for his people hence the decision to construct a market for the Agyemankrom community, which will also benefit surrounding areas stressing that it will stimulate local business activities and alleviate the necessity for residents to travel frequently for marketing purposes.
Additionally, it will reduce the weekly trips to Dormaa Ahenkro for essential purchases, thereby contributing to the overall development of Agyemankrom.
Speaking on security, Baafour Yaw Agyemang Ababio, expressed concern over inadequate security Agyemankrom, a border community, which shares a boundary with Côte d’Ivoire.
He said he has put measures in place to improve security in the area and is awaiting government support to intensify them.
Baafour stressed the need for a police post in the community.
He also disclosed that Immigration officers stationed in the area lack suitable accommodation, prompting him to allocate a parcel of land for the construction of an immigration post and accommodation facility to enable the officers to work effectively.
Although he admitted that the security situation remains a concern, the Chief expressed hope that it would improve with increased government support.
