GNCCI, partners launch Green Growth Ghana Project for three Regions in Wa
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo An initiative dubbed the Green Growth Ghana Project has been launched in Wa in the Upper West Region. The project, which is being implemented in the Upper West, Upper East, and Northern Regions is aimed at bettering the lot of women and youth in the green and circular economy by ensuring environmental […]
President Akufo-Addo’s DRIP initiative to transform Upper West region’s roads
BY ALEX ADI The Upper West Regional Minister, Mr. Stephen Yakubu, has lauded the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for his visionary leadership in implementing the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP). At the inauguration of the DRIP equipment for the Upper West Region, Mr. Yakubu commended the government’s responsiveness to Ghanaians needs, particularly in road […]
Five Paramount Chiefs in Upper West Region throw weight behind Bawumia
The five Paramount Chiefs in the Nadowli/Kaleo District of the Upper West Region have publicly affirmed their confidence in Dr Mahamudu Bawumia‘s ability to competently lead the nation to an enhanced level of development. In a speech read on their behalf, the Paramount chiefs of Nadowli, Takpo, Charipkong, Kaleo and Sankana enumerated the many developments […]
EU and Ghana government commission 670-kilometre feeder roads in Upper West
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo & Seidu Bomanjo The European Union (EU) and the government of Ghana have commissioned a 670-kilometre feeder road network funded by the EU in the Upper West Region. The 35-million-Euro project connects some municipalities and districts in the Upper West. The project, which has Wa, Wa West, Nadowli-Kaleo, Jirapa, Lawra, Daffiama Bussie […]
Labour commended for exercising restraint despite difficulties
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Upper West Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu, has commended the leadership of organised labour and workers for the restraint they have exercised in dealing with some of the labour issues. He observed that even though there have been occasions when certain strike actions in particular have raised serious concern, we are generally […]
MTN Ghana supports blood donation exercise in Upper West
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo MTN Ghana, in conjunction with health authorities in the Upper West Region, has organised blood donation exercise to support health delivery in the Region. The partnership is anchored on ‘The Save-a-life Project’ of MTN Ghana Foundation, which is the corporate social investment arm of MTN Ghana. The Upper West exercise, which was […]
Strengthen tolerance for peaceful coexistence – Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih
By: Sualah Abdul-wahab Muslims in the Upper West Region have observed this year’s Eid-ul-Adha with a call on them to be guided by the principles of Islam. The Upper West Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih who addressed the congregation at the Jubilee Park in Wa urged the worshippers to live above reproach and continue to […]
Upper West Area NEDCo embarks on an exercise to collect 107-million-Ghana-Cedi debt
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Upper West Area of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has started its revenue mobilization exercise to collect 107 Million Ghana Cedis debt from its customers. The debt stock of Ministries, Departments and Agencies(MDAs) stands at 82 million Ghana Cedis whilst other customers are owing 25 million Ghana Cedis. The Upper […]
Angry Youth besiege Upper West Police Command following arrests in flogging of youth in leaked sex video.
The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested eighteen persons after some angry youth besieged the police station to demand the release of three persons arrested over flogging of two youths in a leaked sex video. The youth, numbering over 300 pelted stones and burnt tyres to demand the immediate removal of the three suspects. […]
UPNMG rolls out housing scheme for its members in Upper West Region
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Damien Punguyire has given an assurance that his directorate will continue to collaborate with all unions in the region to ensure a peaceful working environment. He said the collaboration will enable the Service to further deliver quality health services to the people of […]
