22-05-14
Some paramount and divisional chiefs in
the Upper East Region have lauded government in its development effort. At separate functions to welcome the new Upper
East Regional Minister, Dr Ephraim Avea Nsoh, the chiefs expressed satisfaction
at the level of development in most deprived areas of the country, but pleaded that chunk of government’s revenue
should be use to undertake more developmental projects in northern parts of the
country. This they explained has become necessary considering the level of
under-development and deprivation in the north. The Regional Minister
accompanied by officials from the Regional Coordinating Council RCC paid courtesy calls on selected
traditional councils and paramountcies to formerly announce his appointment as minister
for the region. The visit was to also dialogue with the traditional authorities
and familiarise himself with their developmental challenges. Areas visited include
Naaga, Kologo Paga, Sirigu, Mirigu and
Navrongo, all in the Kassena-Nankana district. At Naaga , Naba Bosingo Olando
was impressed at the level of development in the area. Whilst commending
government for the steps taken, Naba Olando, appealed for adequate school
infrastructure and further asked for additional junior high schools to be built
in the area to help enhance quality education. He moreover charged government
to support farmers with farming inputs and machinery, particularly tractors to
enable them produce more yield. The extension of rural electrification was of a
major concern to the chiefs and people of Kologo. Members of the Association for
the blind brought their concern. To them, they have being neglected as far as
their wellbeing is concerned. They therefore urged government to consider their
plight and empower to become self reliant. The Paramount Chief of the Paga
Traditional Area, Pe Charles Awampaga, underscored the need for a stationed district
police commander for Paga. He said the
country’s borders are porous and require adequate security to check miscreants
and other criminal activities such as fuel smuggling. Dr Nsoh in reaction to
the request made, lamented on the proliferation of fuel stations along the
Paga-Navrongo road and pleaded with the managers of the various stations to be
vigilant in helping to expose the activities of fuel smuggling. He also charged
them to sell their products to those within the region. At Sirigu, the
spokesperson for the chief acknowledged the potentials of the area and called
on the government to assist them with road infrastructure to link up the
divisional areas, notably the Kandiga-Sirigu road which is currently under
construction. He also emphasized the
need for irrigation and proper drainage system. For their part, the chiefs and
people of Mirigu appealed to government to ensure the speedy completion of the
Mirigu bridge and importantly assist the community with potable water. They also
appealed for a police post and a hospital. The Minister’s last point of call was at the Navro-Pio’s
palace where issue of fuel smuggling was again highlighted. The Regional Minister
called on the Navro pio, and the assembly to support him execute his
development agenda.
GBC
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