NALAG to represent West Africa local authorities

The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has been elected to represent local authorities in West Africa on the Commonwealth Local Government Forum ( CLGF) Executive Board.

The election took place at the 2015 Commonwealth Local Government Conference held from June 16 -19 in Gaborone, Botswana.

The President of NALAG, Alhaji Mohammed Doku, who is also the Municipal Chief Executive of Asunafo North in the Brong Ahafo region, would thus represent the association on the Board.

A statement from NALAG said the position was keenly contested among Commonwealth local government ministries and Associations of local authorities in West Africa.

About CLGF

The CLGF is an associated Organisation of the Commonwealth. It works to promote and strengthen democratic local government across the Commonwealth and to encourage the exchange of best practice.

The Forum influences policy development and promotes democracy and good governance at local level.

Representation

Alhaji Doku and Madam Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, President and General Secretary of the NALAG respectively, represented the association at the Gaborone conference.

The Conference which drew a number of local government practitioners that included Heads of States, Ministers, Presidents and Permanent Secretaries of Local Government Associations and academics from Commonwealth states all over the world, was organised on the theme, “Local Government 2030 – Achieving the Vision."

Commenting on the election, Alhaji Doku told the Daily Graphic that NALAG’s position on the board would facilitate the effective participation of West Africa local authorities towards the achievement of sustainable development goals and local economic development.

The West African office of the Forum is hosted by Ghana.