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Yakubu Abukari
Central Administration is headed by the District Coordinating Director (DCD) and is responsible for ensuring the implementation of governmental policies, projects and programmes at the MMDAs level.
The department guides policy formulation, planning and decision-making at the Assembly.
As part of its responsibilities, Central Administration acts as a liaison between Heads of other governmental and non-governmental agencies and the District Chief Executive (DCE). It manages financial and other resources of the Assembly in consultation with the District Chief Executive (DCE).
The Head of the Department serves as a Secretary to the Assembly and chairs the District Planning and Coordinating Unit (DPCU) and acts as an advisor to the District Chief Executive (DCE). The Department also ensures that the capabilities, skills and knowledge of staff are well developed.
Jacob Nunekpeku
The Development Planning Unit is responsible for coordinating the preparation and implementation of medium- and long-term development plans for the District Assembly. The Unit conducts needs assessments and supports data collection and analysis to inform planning decisions. It ensures alignment of district plans with national development frameworks, monitors and evaluates development projects and programmes, and prepares periodic progress reports. The Unit collaborates with stakeholders, including communities and development partners, and ensures that planning processes are participatory, inclusive, and in line with established policies and guidelines.
Victor Gbeve
The Procurement Unit is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the procurement of goods, works, and services for the District Assembly in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Unit prepares annual procurement plans, facilitates tendering and bidding processes, and ensures transparency and fairness in supplier selection. The Unit manages contracts, monitors supplier performance, and ensures timely delivery of goods and services. It also maintains accurate procurement records, advises departments on procurement procedures, and ensures compliance with national procurement policies and guidelines.
Annette Aseye Abledu
The IT Unit is responsible for installing, maintaining, and supporting computer hardware, software, and network systems within the District Assembly to ensure smooth operations. The Unit manages user accounts, provides technical support to staff, and troubleshoots system and equipment issues in a timely manner. The Unit ensures the security of IT systems and data through regular updates, backups, and adherence to cybersecurity best practices. It also oversees the maintenance of internet connectivity and internal communication systems, supports the implementation of e-government initiatives, and assists in the procurement and management of IT equipment. Additionally, the Unit provides basic IT training and guidance to staff, monitors system performance, and ensures compliance with national ICT policies and standards.
Osman Hudu
The Records Management Unit is responsible for receiving, sorting, and classifying incoming and outgoing correspondence and official documents, while maintaining an organized filing system for both physical and electronic records to ensure easy retrieval. The Unit ensures the safe custody and confidentiality of all Assembly records, tracks the movement of files across departments, and supports staff in proper records handling procedures. The Unit manages the archiving of inactive records and oversees their disposal in accordance with established policies, while promoting digitization to improve access and preservation. Additionally, the Unit responds to requests for information, retrieves files as needed, maintains registers for incoming and outgoing documents, and ensures compliance with national records management standards and guidelines.
Thomas Hamelo
The role of the Budget and Rating Department is to provide technical leadership in the preparation and management of the budget in the Service.It advises the Assembly on cost implications and financial decisions in the LGS. It coordinates the preparation of budgets, participates in the preparation of procurement plan and assists in fee-fixing resolutions.
Ethel Agbenyegah
Internal Audit in a District Assembly ensures that public funds and resources are used properly and in accordance with government laws and regulations. Guided by the Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (Act 658), the unit reviews financial activities, evaluates internal control systems, and monitors revenue and expenditure to prevent fraud and mismanagement. It also conducts risk assessments, audits development projects, and provides recommendations to management to improve efficiency, accountability, and transparency in the Assembly’s operations.
Philip Gawuga
The District Environmental Health department is responsible for providing strategic and administrative leadership for the management of policies and programmes relating to Environmental Sanitation. As part of the Department’s responsibility, it provides advice for the formulation and review of policies and programmes on Environmental Sanitation, Develop technical standards and specification for Environmental Sanitation service delivery.The Department manages the day-to-day administration and controls all activities for the smooth functioning of the division. In order to ensure effective and efficient management of sanitation within the Metropolis, the Department coordinates the application of engineering techniques and concepts in the solution of Waste Management problems.Metro Public Health also liaises with agencies in addressing complex Environmental Sanitation problems requiring inter-sectoral collaboration as well as lead the quality assurance process for Environmental Sanitation.In the execution of its mandate, the Department initiates and coordinate research and lead the dissemination of results in the Environmental Sanitation field. It also vets building plans and specifications of various types of licensed establishments, for compliance with Environmental Sanitation rules and regulations.Contemporary environmental health services by promoting and protecting public health and safety through collaboration innovation and strategic standard enforcementProviding Environmental Health and Sanitation profile for policy formulation processSurveyGeographical boundaryPopulationIdentify socio-economic/cultural activitiesIdentify stakeholders/opinion leadersIdentify sanitary sites and other facilities e.g. schools, hospitals, churches, etc.Identify hard core sanitary problems existing within the community.Document profile into DESSAP (District Environmental Sanitation Strategy and Action Plan)
