The Hon. Assembly members of Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District Assembly were taken through a two days intensive orientation programme that was aimed at equipping them with the necessary knowledge to function effectively as Assembly Members.

The training program, which was organized by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in collaboration with the Institute of Local Government Studies, was facilitated by Ernest Darkoh a local government and smart cities expert who was also the team leader.

The Hon. DCE, Lawrence Edutuah-Esiaw, during the opening of the training, stressed the importance of the programme and also emphasized that such trainings are needed to ensure that Assembly members are well prepared for the work ahead of them. The District Coordinating Director, Mr. Paul Aquah as well as the Presiding Member, Mr. Alexander Koomson were also present to encourage the Hon Assembly members to fully cooperate with the facilitators to have a successful programme.