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Bawumia promises to construct tertiary institution in Builsa North
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to construct a nursing training college in the Builsa North Municipality of the Upper East Region if given the nod to become president.
“A tertiary institution in this district is something that I want to promise you as president; I will make sure you have it…” he told the Sandem-Nab, Paramount Chief of the Builsa Traditional Area, Nab Azaksuk Azantilow.
Dr Bawumia, who called on the Paramount Chief at his Palace on the first day of his tour to the region, made the promise when Nab Azantilow repeated his appeal for a tertiary institution, among other projects, in the Traditional Area.
Nab Azantilow said despite several appeals including a cold system for the Sandema Hospital, which did not run mortuary services, none of those appeals had received any “sympathetic consideration.”
“We indeed have a site for the establishment of a nursing training college, which stalled due to lack of funding. My people and I will prioritise your votes and hope that you will take this into account, and you shall be rewarded in return,” he said.
In further response to a request to have the Chieftaincy Act reviewed to give power to chiefs to adjudicate cases, the flagbearer said: “In fact, it is part of my manifesto, that we are going to amend Section 63 of the Chieftaincy Act to empower the chiefs.”
Dr Bawumia said his presidency would ensure that the chieftaincy institution was brought closer to the government.
“To do this, we also want to resource the chiefs. We want to pay living allowances to our overlords, paramount and divisional chiefs,” he said.
He added queen mothers would also be paid “living allowances” to help in the administration of the chieftaincy institution.
“Nab, we have a lot of things to do, but I will be in a position to help if you make me president of the Republic of Ghana, I will be able to do a lot, and if you bring Thomas Alonsi to be Member of Parliament for Builsa North, together, we will be able to do a lot,” he said.
Dr Bawumia was accompanied by some Ministers of State, former government appointees, national and regional party executives, and members of parliament.
They included Mr Dominic Nitiwul, the Minister for Defence; Mr Mustapha Ussif, the Minister for Youth and Sports; Mr Ambrose Dery, former Minister for the Interior; Alhaji Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, Upper East Regional Minister; Mr John Boadu, former General Secretary of the NPP and Madam Tangoba Abayage, former Upper East Regional Minister.
“We indeed have a site for the establishment of a nursing training college, which stalled due to lack of funding. My people and I will prioritise your votes and hope that you will take this into account, and you shall be rewarded in return,” he said.
In further response to a request to have the Chieftaincy Act reviewed to give power to chiefs to adjudicate cases, the flagbearer said: “In fact, it is part of my manifesto, that we are going to amend Section 63 of the Chieftaincy Act to empower the chiefs.”
Dr Bawumia said his presidency would ensure that the chieftaincy institution was brought closer to the government.
“To do this, we also want to resource the chiefs. We want to pay living allowances to our overlords, paramount and divisional chiefs,” he said.
He added queen mothers would also be paid “living allowances” to help in the administration of the chieftaincy institution.
“Nab, we have a lot of things to do, but I will be in a position to help if you make me president of the Republic of Ghana, I will be able to do a lot, and if you bring Thomas Alonsi to be Member of Parliament for Builsa North, together, we will be able to do a lot,” he said.
Dr Bawumia was accompanied by some Ministers of State, former government appointees, national and regional party executives, and members of parliament.
They included Mr Dominic Nitiwul, the Minister for Defence; Mr Mustapha Ussif, the Minister for Youth and Sports; Mr Ambrose Dery, former Minister for the Interior; Alhaji Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, Upper East Regional Minister; Mr John Boadu, former General Secretary of the NPP and Madam Tangoba Abayage, former Upper East Regional Minister.
The rest were Madam Vida Akantagriwen Anaab, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the area; Mr. Anthony Namoo, the Regional Chairman of the NPP; Mr. Arimeyaw Somo Lucky Basintale, West Mamprusi MCE; Mr. Danladi Abdul-Nashir, former MCE for the East Mamprusi Municipality; Mr. Fuseini Nurudeen, the North East Regional Chairman of the NPP, among others.
Source:GNA
Founder and President of Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) and General Manager of EIB Network, Rev. (Mrs.) Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, Esq., has been honoured with the prestigious Social Impact Award at the Global Entrepreneurs Awards.
The event was held as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival at the JW Marriott Hotel, Cairo, Egypt, from November 6-8.
The Global Entrepreneurship Festival, organisers of the Global Entrepreneurs Awards, is described as the biggest entrepreneurship event in the world, bringing together over 10,000 participants, more than 100 exhibitors, over 60 global speakers and representatives from over 70 countries.
The award recognises her outstanding leadership and the transformative impact of decades of community service through her organisations, the League of Extraordinary Women and Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA), as well as her work with the United Nations and ministry outreach in empowering people, promoting sustainability, and driving community development across Africa.
Speaking on the recognition, Rev. (Mrs.) Sarpong said she was humbled by the honour and dedicated it to the women and communities across Africa whose resilience and commitment to change continue to inspire her work.
She said the award was a reminder that social impact, sustainability and service remain powerful tools for transforming lives and building a better future for the continent.
Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong was recently called to the Bar in Ghana at the 63rd Ceremony organised by the General Legal Council.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Yussif Issaka Jajah has engaged the Ghana Culture Forum (GCF) on strengthening collaboration to advance Ghana’s cultural and creative industries.
The engagement, led by the Forum’s Vice Chairman, Ahuma Bosco Ocansey, focused on ongoing programmes, outstanding commitments, preparations towards the Forum’s 15th Anniversary and Ghana Culture Week 2027, as well as opportunities for collaboration on the EU Sankofa I Programme.
Mr. Jajah reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working with stakeholders and addressing concerns raised, stressing the importance of fulfilling commitments to participants and sponsors in cultural initiatives.
The meeting underscored the need for stronger partnerships to promote Ghana’s cultural identity and unlock opportunities within the creative arts sector.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
