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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for South Tongu, Maxwell Kwame Lukutor, has assured his constituents, including assembly members, of his continuous commitment to effective representation in Parliament.
He said he would ensure that development projects in education, infrastructure and livelihood empowerment are prioritised for the benefit of the people of South Tongu.
Mr Lukutor gave the assurance when he presented an account of his work in Parliament and in the constituency to assembly members during the second ordinary meeting of the second session of the Ninth Assembly of the South Tongu District Assembly in the Volta Region.
In his briefing, the MP touched on key legislative work undertaken by Parliament this year, highlighting significant bills that have been passed, including the landmark GOLDBOD Law, the Fisheries Bill and the Energy Sector Levies Bill.
He also informed the assembly that the Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill is currently under consideration, which, when passed, will decentralise the operations of the Scholarship Secretariat to better serve students at the district level.
Mr Lukutor also reflected on changes in Parliamentary leadership, noting the emergence of the NDC MP for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, and the NDC MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor, as key figures on the Majority side.
He further updated members on the recent adjournment of Parliament and its scheduled resumption date.
In his constituency engagements, the MP recounted collaborative work done with the Municipal Chief Executive to address developmental needs.
He mentioned interventions in education, including the payment of school fees for needy students and the introduction of a scholarship scheme for health-related students, which is under active consideration.
In addition, 10 students have been awarded sponsorship packages of GHS10,000 each to support their academic pursuits.
Touching on infrastructure, Mr Lukutor announced that about 130 survey and mapping students will soon arrive in the district to undertake proper layout works in communities such as Hlevi and some selected Senior High Schools in South Tongu.
