The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) has highlighted urgent interventions to address education deficits, public safety concerns, and infrastructure challenges across the metropolis.

This was contained in the authority report presented at the general assembly meeting by Ms. Ebi Bright, the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive.

The MCE emphasised the important role of the authority committee as stated in Section 21 of the Local Government Act, 2016 (Act 936), which requires the Metropolitan Assembly to carry out executive and coordinating tasks.

The report expressed concern over the persistent deficit in basic educational infrastructure, particularly the shortage of furniture for both students and teachers, which affects teaching and learning in the various public schools in Tema.

It noted that the committee proposed that the Kwame Nkrumah Park should be developed to serve as an office space for the education and tourism directorate to improve service delivery and stakeholder engagement.

It stressed the rise of prostitution, particularly child prostitution, within the metropolis, attributing it to urban migration and the vibrant nightlife activities in Tema.

The committee called for the installation of streetlights at identified hot spots to improve visibility, discourage indecent activities, and enhance public safety.

It urged active engagement with industries within the metropolis to implement impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at addressing infrastructural deficits.
The committee recommended the formation of a dedicated team to liaise with industries and integrate their plans into the city’s development agenda.

It also suggested that the assembly should support crop farmers by drilling boreholes to provide potable water to enhance local production.

The committee further recommended that the assembly control the movement of stray animals within the metropolis.

Expressing concerns on the erratic flow of water in many areas within the metropolis, the committee recommended that the assembly facilitate the provision of water storage facilities, particularly in the very deprived communities.

The report also stated that the committee observed the road leading to the community’s one market was heavily congested due to the operations of traders and vehicles along the street, posing significant safety risks to pedestrians, traders, and motorists.

In view of this, the committee recommended that as a matter of urgency, the assembly approve a designated area for the construction of a terminal to serve as a parking space for trucks and vehicles in the metropolis.