The Prime Minister, Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé, on behalf of the President of the Republic, H.E.M. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, chaired a meeting in Kara on Wednesday 28 August 2024. On the occasion, the Prime Minister presented a brief report on the concerns raised by the population when MPs from within the majority parliamentary group, Union pour la République (Unir) party toured the country. The summary report was presented in the presence of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Sevon-Tépé Kodjo Adédzé.
The said report outlined the concerns raised by the population when UNIR MPs’ toured the country from 08 July to 05 August 2024.
The Executive Secretary of the UNIR party, Honourable Atcholi Aklesso, welcomed the meeting as an opportunity for MPs to discuss the legitimate concerns of the people with members of the government. According to him, the move offers the opportunity to get closer to the people and listen to their concerns. Priority needs were classified by sector and by prefecture.
These concerns have to do with agriculture, water and sanitation, health, education, opening up roads and tracks, energy, financial inclusion, social safety nets and grassroots development, social action, security, town planning and land ownership, justice, communications, telecommunications, public works and infrastructure, and the adoption of the new Constitution.
Prime Minister Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé stressed the importance of the working session, which will make it possible for the government to “cross-reference the challenges and expectations already expressed by the people in order. The government with then take them into account to enhance development projects and programmes for greater impact.”
The Prime Minister promised that specific sessions would be organised in the near future to proceed with an in-depth review of the issues raised. By so doing, the government could provide MPs with more relevant information and come up with more constructive suggestions.
The Head of the Government called for concerted efforts on the part of all those involved on the ground. She further stressed the need for improved cooperation between the executive and the legislative powers.
“We must remain constantly attentive to our fellow citizens so that our actions positively influence their future,” she insisted.
Mrs Tomégah Dogbé urged all those involved to work hard to ensure that current and future projects and programmes have positive impact on the daily lives of the communities.
