Kpasa Overlord appeals for yam market, nursing training college and reliable electricity

Ubor Tassan Nanja Kojan VI, the Overlord of the Kpasa Traditional Area, has pleaded with the government to build a modern yam market, a nursing training college and upgrade electricity supply in the region. Speaking at the 2026 Linujil Yam Festival, the ruler emphasized the importance of these infrastructural developments to boost agriculture, trade and residents' livelihoods in Nkwanta North District, Oti Region.

He argued that Kpasa, known as Ghana's food basket, required a modern yam market to facilitate the expanding yam trade and provide farmers with a suitable platform to sell their produce.

Such a market, according to the Overlord, would bolster agricultural activities, generate employment opportunities and establish Kpasa as a key commercial hub for yam trading in the region. He also urged for a nursing training college to improve healthcare education and develop health professionals in the area. Additionally, he called for reliable and sustainable electricity infrastructure to support economic activities and enhance residents' living standards.

Nkwanta North District Chief Executive Isaiah Kudjoe Dordoe echoed the Overlord's sentiments, assuring the government's commitment to bringing development projects to the district. He urged Kpasa residents to maintain the peace, unity and cooperation they currently enjoy, stating that a peaceful environment is crucial for development to flourish.

Dordoe stressed the importance of residents setting aside their differences and collaborating with traditional authorities and government to advance the district's development initiatives. The 2026 Linujil Yam Festival brought together traditional leaders, government officials and residents to celebrate the area's cultural heritage while advocating for unity and accelerated development in the Kpasa Traditional Area.