Ablekuma North assembly introduces e-payment system to enhance revenue mobilisation
The Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly has introduced a cashless system to enhance revenue collection in the municipality.
The electronic payment system (e-payment) would also prevent revenue leakages and make it convenient for residents to fulfil their financial obligations to the assembly.
Town hall meeting
The Municipal Coordinating Director (MCD) of the assembly, Vera Akuffo-Mante, disclosed this at a town hall meeting held at Darkuman East, a suburb in the municipality, last Thursday.
The meeting was to brief residents on the construction of the 24-Hour Economy Market, the cashless system of payment and the operations of the Marriage Registry of the assembly.
Presentations were also made on the Draft 2026-2029 District Medium Term Development Plan (DMTDP) and the successes chalked up by Ablekuma North Polyclinic.
Speaking on behalf of the Municipal Chief Executive of the Assembly, Mrs Akuffo-Mante said the meeting was in line with Section 40 of the Local Governance Act 2016 (Act 936) that mandated Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to ensure residents and other stakeholders participate effectively in the activities of the assemblies.
She urged property owners, businesses and residents to take advantage of the cashless system to pay their fees and other charges promptly to enable the assembly to deliver on its mandate.
24-Hour Economy market
Touching on the construction of the 24-Hour-Economy market, Mrs Akuffo-Mante said the land and funds have been made ready for works to begin.
The MCD said the 24-Hour Economy market is expected to generate new employment opportunities, especially for the youth, by promoting entrepreneurship and innovation.
