BIRIM NORTH DISTRICT UPGRADED TO MUNICIPALITY

BIRIM NORTH DISTRICT UPGRADED TO MUNICIPALITY

The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development (MLGDRD) is pleased to announce that the Birim North District has been officially upgraded to a municipality. This decision is part of a broader initiative to improve governance and bring development closer to the people.

The upgrade, approved by H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, follows Section 3(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). It reflects the district’s growth and the government’s commitment to enhancing local administration.

List of Upgrades

The Birim North District is among several areas that have been elevated. Below is a summary of the upgrades:

Upgrade from Municipality to Metropolis:
1. Ho Municipal Assembly → Ho Metropolitan Assembly
2. Sunyani Municipal Assembly → Sunyani Metropolitan Assembly
3. New Juaben South Municipal Assembly → New Juaben South Metropolitan Assembly
4. Wa Municipal Assembly → Wa Metropolitan Assembly

Upgrade from District to Municipality:
1. Offinso North District Assembly → Offinso North Municipal Assembly
2. Birim North District Assembly → Birim North Municipal Assembly
3. Karaga District Assembly → Karaga Municipal Assembly

Benefits of the Upgrade

The new Birim North Municipality will now have greater autonomy and access to more resources to drive development. This includes improved infrastructure, better services in health and education, and enhanced economic opportunities for residents.

The upgrade is also expected to boost local governance, ensuring that the municipality can respond more effectively to the needs of its people.

The Ministry assures all stakeholders that the necessary legal and administrative processes will be completed to finalize these changes.

Issued by:
Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development