Mahama announces GH¢1bn Bawku Revitalisation Fund
President John Dramani Mahama has promised a GH¢1 billion for Bawku Revitalisation Fund to support the recovery and redevelopment of the area, while commending traditional leaders, security agencies and residents for helping to restore peace.
President John Dramani Mahama pledged GH¢1 billion for the Bawku Revitalisation Fund to aid in the recovery and redevelopment of the region. Addressing the Citizens Engagement with the President in Navrongo, Mahama acknowledged the hard work of traditional leaders, security forces, and local residents in restoring peace to Bawku.
The president noted that gunfire had ceased and that residents were gradually returning to their daily routines. Commending the traditional rulers and the people of Bawku for their efforts, Mahama expressed optimism that the tranquility would remain sustained, allowing the town to regain its status as a prominent commercial center.
He explained that prolonged conflict had disrupted essential services, forcing professionals such as teachers and health workers to leave the area. In response to the situation, Mahama announced the establishment of the GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund, which will support critical infrastructure and development projects. A committee overseeing the fund was to be inaugurated, though some development initiatives had already commenced, including work on town roads, health facilities, and other projects.
Mahama highlighted that the majority of the fund would be allocated to healthcare and road sectors, crucial for revitalizing the region. The government plans to improve roads and bridges to facilitate the movement of traders and farmers, thereby boosting economic activity in Bawku. Regarding healthcare, Mahama assured that the government would complete one of the Agenda 111 hospitals in the area and construct a new hospital in Bawku.
He expressed confidence that the combination of peace and targeted investments in infrastructure and public services would aid Bawku's recovery from the conflict's impact and restore its position as a major commercial hub. The president urged all stakeholders to maintain the existing peace, emphasizing that lasting stability is vital for the successful implementation of the government's revitalization program.
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