Hon. Louisa Iris Arde has earned a solid reputation for being a hands-on and development-driven Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Jomoro Municipality. During her tenure, she pushed several projects across education, health, infrastructure, and community development—many of which directly improved the lives of residents in the municipality.
Here’s a detailed look at the major projects she led or helped deliver.
🏛 Reviving and Completing the Jomoro Municipal Assembly Office Complex
One of her earliest and most symbolic achievements was completing the Assembly’s abandoned office complex. The building had been left untouched for seven years, but under her leadership, work resumed, and the project was finally commissioned. Today, it houses key administrative departments and gives the Assembly a proper space to operate effectively.
🛍 Modernising Local Markets – Tikobo No.1 Market Pavement Project
Hon. Arde also pushed for improved trading spaces. She handed over the Tikobo No.1 Market to contractors for paving and structural upgrades—an important step toward modernising market centres and giving traders a cleaner, safer environment.
📚 Major Investments in Education
She placed strong emphasis on educational development, overseeing several important school upgrades:
• Six-Unit Classroom Block at St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary, Half Assini
She facilitated the renovation and handover of an aging school block to improve teaching and learning conditions.
• Reconstruction of Half Assini’s Historic Basic School
This iconic school, linked to Ghana’s first president, had deteriorated over many years. Hon. Arde spearheaded the groundbreaking for its reconstruction, with additional support secured from Ghana Gas.
• Furniture Support for Half Assini Technology Solutions Centre
More than 50 dual desks were donated to the technical school to help boost vocational training for young people.
🏥 Strengthening Health Systems at the Border
Elubo, a busy border town, saw major health-related improvements under her leadership:
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A modern WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) facility
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A prefabricated isolation centre
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Solar installations
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New ambulance and essential medical equipment
These were delivered in partnership with IOM and JICA, boosting the municipality’s capacity to handle public health emergencies—especially at the border.
🤝 Social Welfare & Community Support
Hon. Arde also championed inclusive social policies:
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Supported 85 persons with disabilities (PWDs) with free health insurance
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Facilitated LEAP payments totalling GH¢243,675.60 for 1,259 vulnerable beneficiaries
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Supervised the resolution of key social welfare cases involving child maintenance, custody issues, and pregnancy neglect
These initiatives strengthened social protection for the municipality’s most vulnerable groups.
⚽ Youth & Sports Development: Ultra-Modern Astro Turf
One of her proudest youth-focused achievements was handing over the Half Assini Police Park to GNPC Foundation for the construction of Jomoro’s first astro turf pitch. This has opened up new opportunities for sports development and youth engagement.
🏗 Supporting the Petroleum Hub Dream
She played an active role in facilitating community engagement and planning for the anticipated Petroleum Hub Development Project—a transformational economic initiative expected to reshape Jomoro’s future. This includes discussions around land acquisition, job creation, and long-term infrastructure growth.
📊 Strategic Governance & Planning
Beyond physical projects, Hon. Arde ensured robust administrative work by presenting the municipality’s composite budgets and leading the rollout of the 2022–2025 Medium-Term Development Plan, which set out Jomoro’s development priorities.
Final Thoughts
Hon. Louisa Iris Arde’s time as MCE has been marked by visible action, community-centred development, and bold steps toward a more modern Jomoro. From education and health to markets, youth development, and long-term economic planning, she has left a footprint across the municipality.
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