Stories and facts
Situated in the northern part of the Greater Accra Region, the municipality covers a land area of 74.4 square kilometers and is bordered by the Ga East Municipal to the west, Adentan Municipal to the east, Accra Metropolitan to the south, and Akwapim South District to the north. With its capital located in Madina, a bustling mix of commercial and residential areas, the LaNMMA serves as a critical administrative and developmental unit within the region.
According to the 2021 population and housing census, the LaNMMA is home to a population of 244,676, comprising 120,846 males and 123,830 females. The municipality is primarily urban, with over 80% of its population residing in urban centers. However, there are pockets of rural settlements that are rapidly developing into peri-urban areas. This transformation is driven by the continuous development of housing and commercial properties, leading to a coexistence of traditional livelihoods and contemporary urbanization.
The LaNMMA operates under a decentralized governance structure with two substructures, namely the Oyarifa and Madina Zonal Councils. This system ensures that decentralization reaches the lowest levels, allowing for effective governance and community representation. The Assembly consists of thirteen (13) Assembly Members, four (4) of whom are Government Appointees, representing nine (9) Electoral Areas within the municipality.
The Central Administration plays a crucial role in coordinating and administering the activities of the entire Assembly. Its primary objective is to oversee strategic management and supervise support services and activities, ensuring reliable services are provided within the municipality. Key responsibilities include organizing sub-committee meetings, coordinating the Ghana school feeding program, and overseeing general assembly meetings.
The Planning & Coordinating Unit is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and evaluation of development projects and programs within the Assembly. It collaborates with stakeholders to formulate policies and programs, ensuring staff capacity development for effective service delivery.
The Budget Unit, under the Central Administration, is responsible for coordinating all financial activities of the Assembly. Its main objective is to ensure effective expenditure control mechanisms, aligning expenditures with performance, and preparing the Assembly's Fee Fixing Resolution for revenue generation.
This unit provides strategic direction for the procurement function, ensuring adherence to the Public Procurement Act and supervising store management and asset disposal.
The Security Unit is tasked with enforcing security measures in the municipality. It collaborates with security services, plans and executes security measures, and periodically reviews existing security protocols.
The unit is responsible for implementing and deploying IT/IM systems, maintaining computers and office accessories, and addressing IT/IM issues.
This unit focuses on coordinating procurement activities, managing the procurement plan, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly derives its functions from the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), specifically from Section 12. The Assembly's key responsibilities include exercising political and administrative authority in the district, promoting local economic development, providing guidance to other administrative authorities, formulating and executing plans for district development, promoting social and productive activities, developing basic infrastructure, preserving cultural heritage, ensuring public safety, and performing any other functions mandated by law.
The La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly plays a pivotal role in the development and progress of the Greater Accra Region. With a focus on strategic planning, efficient administration, and effective governance, the Assembly endeavors to foster economic growth, improve infrastructure, and maintain a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary livelihoods. Through its decentralized structure and various departments, the LaNMMA continues to work towards building a vibrant and prosperous municipality for its residents and stakeholders alike.
