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  • Benakuma Council Earns Recognition for Sound Financial Management.

     

    Benakuma Council has received public recognition following the adoption of its 2025 Administrative and Management Accounts by councilors. The milestone, featured in The Website newspaper, highlights the council’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and prudent financial management.

    The report credits the Mayor of Benakuma Council, Ihimbru Solomon, for his leadership in ensuring responsible management of council resources and promoting good governance. The successful adoption of the accounts reflects the confidence of councilors in the administration’s financial stewardship and its dedication to delivering quality services to the people of Benakuma.

    This achievement reinforces Benakuma Council’s commitment to sustainable development, transparency, and effective local governance as it continues to implement projects aimed at improving the well-being of its communities.

  • THE MAYOR OF BENAKUMA COUNCIL HONOURED FOR TRANSPERANT LOCAL GOVERNANCE

    The Mayor of Benakuma Council, Ihimbru Solomon Kudi, has been recognised by The Voice newspaper as the Most Resilient Municipal Administrator during its Decennial Trendsetters Awards. The prestigious honour celebrates his commitment to transparent governance, financial accountability, and resilient leadership despite the challenges faced by the municipality.

    The award highlights the Mayor’s efforts in promoting performance-based budgeting, prioritising development projects, strengthening public financial management, and ensuring that council resources are used for the benefit of the people of Benakuma. His administration has also been praised for maintaining administrative continuity and advancing local development in difficult circumstances.

    This national recognition reflects Benakuma Council’s growing reputation for good governance and serves as an encouragement to continue delivering quality services and sustainable development for the community. The award stands as a testament to the Council’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and people-centred leadership.

  • Mayor of Benakuma Council Receives Medical Equipment

    Benakuma Council in a significant step toward improving healthcare delivery within the municipality, the Mayor of Benakuma Council officially received a consignment of medical equipment intended for selected health facilities across the Council area.

    The medical equipment, which includes essential hospital supplies and healthcare materials, is expected to enhance the quality of medical services, improve patient care, and strengthen the capacity of health personnel to meet the healthcare needs of the population.

    Speaking during the reception of the equipment, the Mayor reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to supporting the health sector and ensuring that communities have access to quality healthcare services. He emphasized that investing in healthcare remains a priority for the Council, as healthy communities are fundamental to sustainable development.

    The equipment was distributed to beneficiary health facilities within Benakuma Council based on identified needs, with the aim of improving service delivery and ensuring that residents receive better medical care closer to their communities.

    The Mayor also expressed appreciation to all partners and stakeholders whose support made the acquisition of the equipment possible. He called on healthcare workers to make good use of the materials and ensure their proper maintenance for the benefit of present and future generations.

    Benakuma Council remains committed to working with government institutions, development partners, and the local population to improve healthcare infrastructure and promote the well-being of all residents.

    Together, we are building a healthier and stronger Benakuma.

  • Benakuma Council Budgets 1.5 Billion for 2025 with focus on Bridges, Education

    Benakuma Council Budgets 1.5 Billion for 2025 with focus on Bridges, Education

    Councillors of Benakuma Council have voted a budget balance in income and Expenditure at 1.5 billion Francs.

    The councillors after a lengthy deliberation, raised the budget from 842.9 million to 1.5 billion Francs, authorizing the Mayor to contract a 660 million Francs loan destined towards the construction of four Major bridges in the Municipality and some low cost houses.

    The bridges include Menku bridge on River Menku at Okomanjang; Osungo-weyhi bridge on River Osungo-weyhi; Manyeh bridge at River Manyeh in Ebiatie.

    To Mayor Ihimbru Solomon, “this will enable the population to move easily with their produce to very lucrative markets.” Mayor Ihimbru said.

    In addition to the four projects, the council will also implement 11 projects financed by the Public Investment Budget and one by the Road fund.

    Mayor Ihimbru Solomon says key aspects of the budget are in the areas of Education, Health and road infrastructure.

    In Education, the council will be constructing three blocks of two classrooms each and a scholarship scheme has been launched to reward outstanding pupils.

    Of the 1.5 billion, the council is expected to raise 3.8% percent locally. Mayor Ihimbru Solomon called on the Councillors to work actively with the council administration to raise local revenue, and actively follow-up the execution and realization of projects in their constituencies.

    “Projects implemented in Benakuma is for our population. We must do a follow-up to ensure that what is delivered is what was prescribed. So I encouraged the councillors to work tirelessly to ensure that this is done. Also, we need to improve on local collections. Strategies have been put in place to achieve this. The Mayor said.

    The councillors also voted to approve a deliberation to accept a gift from the Mary Alieh Foundation to donate One hundred Doctor/Nurse Uniforms to the tune of 1.250.000 Francs.

    The budget was appreciated by the councillors as they termed it, transformative.

  • The Mayor of the Benakuma Council in Menchum Division of the North West Region

    The Mayor of the Benakuma Council in Menchum Division of the North West Region

    The Mayor of the Benakuma Council in Menchum Division of the North West Region, Ihimbru Solomon, has challenged councillors and other stakeholders in the council development chain to step up performance as they negotiate the last bend of their mandate.

    Mayor Ihimbru made the appeal on December 13 during a session dedicated to the adoption of the 2025 budget of the Benakuma Council. The session took place at the Council chambers in the presence of several invitees among them administrative authorities.
  • Benakuma Council adopts ambitious budget for 2025 with strong focus on Inclusion, accessibility

    Benakuma Council adopts ambitious budget for 2025 with strong focus on Inclusion, accessibility

    On Friday 13 December 2024, the Benakuma Council convened its annual budgetary session, adopting an ambitious 842 million FCFA with an addition of 660MFCFA in projects from the Council Support Fund for Mutual Assistance (FEICOM) making a total of 1.5bn FCFA budget for 2025. With priorities spanning education, health, road infrastructure, and accessibility, the council reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusive development and addressing the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs).

    Presiding over the session, Mayor Ihimbru Solomon KUDI highlighted key initiatives aimed at ensuring that PWDs are not left behind in the council’s development agenda.

    “We don’t have to treat them separately from the society. If we are preaching inclusion, we have to make them feel normal despite the various challenges they face because others who are physically fit have different mental challenges.” he stressed.

    Recognising the challenges PWDs face in accessing public infrastructure, the council plans to rehabilitate older projects to ensure they are disability-friendly. Collaborating with technicians, the council aims to retrofit public buildings and spaces for improved accessibility.

    “Our technicians are moving around to propose measures that ensure public buildings are accessible to persons with disabilities,” Mayor Kudi explained.

    In addition to infrastructure improvements, the council has integrated PWDs into community programmes such as scholarships and sporting activities. This inclusive approach emphasises the council’s broader goal of promoting equality and unity among its population.

    The budget also focuses on education, with provisions for constructing classrooms, awarding scholarships to high-performing students, and equipping teachers and learners. These initiatives aim to create a conducive learning environment, especially for children displaced by the ongoing conflict in the Anglophone regions.

    However, funding remains a critical challenge. The council will rely heavily on state allocations to implement these projects, given the difficulties in generating local revenue amidst the region’s instability.