Source: newsthemegh.com/Accra Metropolitan Assembly
The Millennium Excellence Foundation (MEF) has bestowed a prestigious award upon the Mayor of Accra, in recognition of her historic achievement as the first female mayor of the City of Accra.
The award ceremony which was instituted in collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) with support from the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) under the theme: “Recognizing, transparency, accountability and evidence-based decision of the National District Level”, was held at the Accra City Hall on Friday to showcase the foundation’s commitment to celebrating outstanding leadership and excellence in governance.
Mayor of Accra, Hon. Elizabeth Sackey, who assumed office in January 2021 has been instrumental in implementing transformative policies and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of residents in the capital city.
Her visionary leadership, dedication to public service, and innovative approach to governance have garnered widespread acclaim both locally and internationally.
The Executive Board of the Millennium Excellence Foundation in a citation presented to Mayor Sackey highlighted her achievement as the “first female Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly after 123 years.”
Mayor Sackey who expressed gratitude to the Millennium Excellence Foundation for the honour bestowed upon her emphasized the importance of collective action in achieving sustainable development goals and reaffirmed her commitment to serving the people of Accra with integrity and passion.