The Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, has outlined key development concerns affecting the region during the Resetting Ghana Tour, while acknowledging efforts made by successive governments.
He noted that the region continues to grapple with significant challenges, including poor infrastructure, high unemployment, limited access to clean water and sanitation, as well as persistent land and chieftaincy disputes.
Although some progress has been made, he emphasized that much more needs to be done to achieve equitable development.
Over the past year, government interventions have focused on expanding infrastructure in critical sectors such as health, education, water, sanitation, and road networks. In the water sector, despite the construction of boreholes and mechanized systems, access to safe drinking water remains limited for many communities.
In Tamale, an aging water supply system continues to struggle with increasing demand, resulting in rationing and high costs.
Residents are therefore anticipating the completion of the Yapei Water Project as a long-term solution to the crisis.
In the health sector, efforts to reduce preventable deaths have been strengthened through the construction of 34 CHPS compounds and the rollout of the Free Healthcare Initiative.
On education, while academic performance remains a concern, several interventions are underway, including the provision of new school infrastructure, distribution of learning materials, and projects supported by the Ghana Education Trust Fund to improve learning outcomes.
The Minister concluded that although progress is evident, the region’s development journey is ongoing, and collaboration with government and stakeholders remains crucial to improving livelihoods and unlocking its full potential.
Source:Fiilafmonline/Walkiyatu Issahaku
