Samia Yaba Nkrumah stepped into Jomoro’s politics with a clear message: development should be felt directly in the community, not only talked about in Parliament. Her time as MP between 2009 and 2013 saw a mix of community projects, social interventions, and long-term development proposals aimed at improving everyday life for the people of Jomoro.
Below is a detailed look at the major projects she worked on or initiated.
1. Rural Mechanised Water Projects for Underserved Communities
One of her biggest contributions was solving water challenges in remote communities. Working closely with the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Pan-African Centre (KNAC), she supported the rollout of rural mechanised water systems in areas that had struggled with access to clean water for years.
Communities that benefited under her influence included:
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New Town Wharf (border community by Abbey Lagoon)
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Takinta
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Ahumasuazo
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And other small communities needing potable water
These projects significantly reduced waterborne diseases and cut down the daily struggle residents faced in fetching water.
2. Education & Community Infrastructure Projects
Samia’s office pushed a large number of small-to-medium projects across the constituency. She often mentioned that her team completed over 100 community-level projects, including:
Education Sector
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Construction and renovation of classroom blocks
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Provision of teachers’ quarters
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Support for school sanitation facilities
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Repairs of existing school buildings
These helped make schools safer, more functional, and more child-friendly.
Community Facilities
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Market sheds
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Community centres
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Public toilet facilities
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Basic health posts
These projects were spread across several towns and villages, all aimed at improving daily life and creating shared spaces for economic and social activities.
3. Extension of Electricity to Rural Communities
Access to power was another area Samia helped push forward. During her tenure, she supported efforts to extend electricity to parts of the constituency that were yet to be connected.
This helped:
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Improve home living conditions
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Support local businesses
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Encourage evening studies for school children
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Reduce rural-urban migration
Although not all communities were connected during her time, her advocacy contributed positively to Jomoro’s rural electrification progress.
4. Promotion of Agro-Industrial Growth (Coconut Processing Factory Initiative)
Even after leaving office, Samia continued driving development ideas for Jomoro. One standout proposal was the establishment of a coconut-processing factory.
The plan included:
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Producing virgin coconut oil
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Developing coconut-based charcoal and by-products
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Creating local jobs
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Supporting coconut farmers
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Expanding Jomoro’s agro-industrial economy
This project aligns with her long-term vision of harnessing Jomoro’s agricultural potential to create real economic value.
5. Support for Vocational Education (Bawia Vocational Training Centre)
After her defeat in the 2012 election, she didn’t completely step away. She announced her commitment to securing support from international partners — particularly the Indian Government — to rehabilitate the Nzema Manle Vocational & Technical Training Centre in Bawia.
This initiative aimed to strengthen youth skills training and boost job creation in the area.
A Broader Look at Her Impact
Samia Nkrumah’s term may have been short, but her contributions left a mark in several key development areas:
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Improved access to clean water
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Better school and community infrastructure
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A push for electricity expansion
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Visionary agro-industrial projects for long-term jobs
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Advocacy for education and youth training
Her style of leadership focused heavily on grassroots development — especially in communities that had been overlooked for years.
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