The Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly in the Oti Region is set to introduce digital tools to enhance revenue collection, as part of efforts to improve financial transparency and reverse declining income levels.
Municipal Chief Executive, Joseph Antwi Awal, described the move as critical to strengthening the Assembly’s Internally Generated Fund (IGF) and supporting key development projects, particularly in healthcare and education.
According to him, the introduction of an electronic revenue collection system will promote greater transparency and accountability, ensuring that all funds collected are properly tracked and utilised for development.
He noted that revenue mobilisation in the municipality has declined steadily in recent times, largely due to inefficiencies associated with manual collection methods and existing systemic loopholes.
Meanwhile, the Assembly has elected David Abassa as Presiding Member. He has pledged to strengthen revenue mobilisation efforts despite ongoing security challenges in the area.
Mr. Abassa indicated that his leadership will focus on empowering zonal councils and introducing innovative strategies to improve revenue collection across the municipality.
