Mahama commits GH¢1bn to revitalise Bawku
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢1 billion commitment to the Bawku Revitalisation Fund to support efforts to rebuild the area and restore its position as a major commercial centre in Ghana. The President said the fund would help Bawku recover from the effects of the protracted conflict, which has […]
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged GH¢1 billion to the Bawku Revitalisation Fund to aid in rebuilding the region and restoring its status as a key commercial hub in Ghana. The President made this commitment during the inauguration of a five-member Bawku Revitalisation Committee on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
The conflict had severely impacted Bawku's ability to provide essential services and carry out development projects. The absence of government personnel, including national service and medical personnel, as well as educators and healthcare workers, had negatively affected education, healthcare delivery and other critical services. President Mahama expressed optimism that the improving security situation would enable the government to resume development activities in the area.
The GH¢1 billion revitalisation fund will focus on infrastructure development, business support, property reconstruction, social services, and the creation of economic opportunities for young people in Bawku and its surrounding communities. President Mahama expressed confidence in the committee overseeing the fund and urged residents, traditional authorities, and other stakeholders to collaborate in restoring peace and development to the region.
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