by Emmanuel Sowah
The Juaboso District Assembly is set to collaborate with individuals and companies to enhance its revenue collection through a commission-based system.According to the District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr. Alexander Adu Quist, the current system for collecting internally generated funds (IGF) is underperforming. To address this, the assembly will engage private collectors, who will be entitled to 30 percent of the revenue they gather, as stipulated by law.Application forms have been made available for interested individuals and companies to express interest and formalize agreements with the Assembly.
Mr. Adu Quist emphasized that this strategy is expected to significantly boost revenue mobilization and enable the Assembly to implement more development projects across the district.He also pointed out that expanding market infrastructure is central to the plan. He explained that many market women are unwilling to pay taxes because they lack adequate spaces to conduct their businesses. “You can’t expect taxes from market women who have nowhere to sit and sell,” he noted.Upon assuming office, Mr. Adu Quist said he encountered several abandoned projects in the district, including schools, markets, and CHPS compounds—many of which are 70 to 80 percent complete.
He stated that completing these projects is a top priority before initiating any new developments.The DCE further noted that he has met with all departmental heads in the district, who have submitted their development plans and documentation. He is currently reviewing these submissions to determine the most effective ways to support their implementation.
Mr. Adu Quist concluded by reaffirming his commitment to the district’s growth and pledged to work diligently to drive its development forward.
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