The Chief of Ejura Divisional Council, Barimah Osei Hwedie II, has cut the sod for the construction of a new office complex for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the Ejura-Sekyeredumasi Municipality.

The building, according to the chief, was to help bring NHIA services closer to the people while providing quality health care delivery and jobs for residents at the same time.

The Kontihene of Ejura Divisional Council, Odiasempa Antwi, led the contractors, chiefs, officials of the NHIA, and other stakeholders to cut sod for the project on behalf of the Ejurahene, Barimah Osei Hwedie II, on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Odiasempa Antwi, during the sod-cutting ceremony, commended the government and the NHIA for their efforts in providing health insurance services to the people.

He expressed his excitement about the new office and assured the contractor that the Divisional Council, led by Ejurahene Barimah Osei Hwedie II, would provide all the necessary support for the swift completion of the project.

The Gyaasehene for Ejura Divisional Council, Nana Agyei Abotare, highlighted the Ejurahene's contribution, revealing that the renowned chief not only initiated the project but also provided free land to the government for the office complex.

The chiefs, however, encouraged the contractor to complete the project on time and assured that the edifice would be constructed to meet the required standards.

They noted that the traditional council would always follow up on the project and ensure the contractor is working within the time frame.

The site manager for 3M Enterprise, the construction firm in charge of the project, Mr. Owusu, revealed that the structure would have five offices, six washrooms, and two dedicated to physically challenged persons.

He revealed that all materials needed for the project are readily available.

He noted that the firm was given eight months to complete the edifice but assured they would be done in six months.

He expressed his gratitude to the chiefs and residents of Ejura for welcoming the firm with open arms and called for continued support to ensure the smooth completion of the project.