Mahama inaugurates 4-member Bawku Revitalisation Committee to disburse GHC1bn fund
Inaugurating the committee that will oversee the fund at the Jubilee House on August 26, President Mahama said government wants Bawku to recapture its former glory as a major commercial centre in Ghana.
President John Mahama has officially launched the Bawku Revitalisation Committee to distribute a GHC1 billion fund in order to reinvigorate the region. Speaking at a ceremony at the Jubilee House on August 26, Mahama announced the committee's appointment, led by Finance Minister Dr. Casiel Ato Forson, and four other distinguished members.
The committee aims to revive Bawku as a prominent commercial hub in Ghana, building upon improved security conditions in the area. The President expressed gratitude towards the security forces for their efforts in making Bawku a safer place, emphasizing that the situation has significantly improved, with reduced incidents of violence and intimidation.
He highlighted that the fund will support essential infrastructure and other projects as deemed necessary by the committee, with the ultimate goal of benefiting all districts within the Bawku region. Mahama underscored the government's commitment to ensuring that Bawku recaptures its previous stature as a thriving commercial center, benefiting from its fair share of the national resources.
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