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Rice farmers take over abandoned fuel stations at Navorongo
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Almost all the fuel stations dotted between Navrongo and Paga, a border town in the Upper East Region have been used as drying and bagging grounds for rice. Paga is a border town of a distance of seven kilometres from Navrongo.
All these fuel stations were built at the time Ghana’s fuel was cheap and so building a fuel station close to a border town could aid a fuel dealer smuggle fuel out of Ghana to make more money.
The fuel price in Ghana is now at par or higher than the fuel in neighbouring countries so fuel smuggling has come to a stop at border towns.
Rice farmers in the Fumbisi valleys in the Builsa South District, farmers at the Tono Irrigation Dam of the Upper East Region, other valleys within the Kasena-Nankana Municipality and the overseas areas of the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region sell the rice to buyers who then rent these abandoned fuel stations for drying and bagging.
To some extent this creates employment for women and the youth who are employed to dry, winnow, bag and load the bags into vehicles for the milling centres in the southern sector of Ghana.
One can count over 20 fuel stations between Navrongo and Paga Border a distance of about seven kilometres and almost all these fuel stations have been rented for the drying and bagging of rice.
FROM PETER GBAMBILA, NAVRONGO.
The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sadness over the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, King of Dagbon.
In a statement issued on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government, extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the entire nation.
“The Government of Ghana has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II,” the statement said.
President Mahama described the late King as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign was defined by healing, reconciliation, and lasting peace in Dagbon following years of conflict.
The statement noted that His Majesty’s “unwavering commitment to unity, stability, and the welfare of his people created an enabling environment for development”and strengthened the partnership between traditional authorities and Government in advancing progress across Dagbon and Ghana.
The Government paid tribute to the life and legacy of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, and honoured his invaluable service to the nation.
“May his wisdom, leadership, and dedication to peace continue to inspire future generations. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
The passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II marks the end of an era for Dagbon, which saw significant strides in unity and development under his leadership.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
