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Mumuni Sulemana - Municipal Chairman , GNAPS The Wa Municipal Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS), Mr. Mumuni Sulemana, has voiced concern over the disappointing performance of private schools in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Upper West Region. He highlighted a noticeable decline in pass rates and overall candidate performance, which has unsettled private school authorities. Following the release of the 2026 B

File Photo The Human Resource Officer of the Ghana Education Service (GES) for Wa East District, Mohammed Damba, has called on residents of Katua to actively participate in safeguarding and maintaining the community’s educational facilities. Emphasizing the critical role of school infrastructure in fostering a conducive learning environment, Mr. Damba highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in preserving these vital assets. In an interview with Info Radio, he

Residents of Katua in the Wa East District have been urged to take a more active role in protecting and maintaining classroom facilities in their community. The appeal was made by the Human Resource Officer of the Ghana Education Service (GES) for the Wa East District, Mohammed Damba, during the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a three-unit classroom block in Katua, funded by the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). Speaking to Info Radio, Mr Damba said school in

The District Chief Executive for Wa West, Richard Wulo, has honoured outstanding students in the Wechiau-Bao community as part of efforts to promote academic excellence and encourage pupils to take their education seriously. The awards were presented to students who placed first to fifth in their respective classes. Prizes included school bags, exercise books, Soap and pomade. Special awards were also presented to students who excelled in Mathematics and other subjects. The O

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on young leaders in tertiary institutions to become champions of ethical leadership, accountability and the rule of law as Ghana intensifies efforts to combat corruption and promote good governance. The call was made during the Upper West Regional Youth Empowerment Dialogue on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption, held at Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education (NJA College) in Wa on Thursday, Jul

Climate experts have called for sustained investment in preparing young Africans with the technical knowledge and negotiation skills required to effectively represent the continent’s interests in global climate discussions. They say Africa’s vulnerability to climate change, coupled with its youthful population, makes it urgent to develop a new generation of climate negotiators capable of engaging confidently in international decision-making spaces. The experts made the ca

The Assembly Member for the Yiziiri Electoral Area in the Nadowli-Kaleo District, Mr. Bapuara Joseph, has raised urgent concerns over the rising incidence of teenage pregnancy in the Teyaga community. Speaking to Info Radio during the annual Teyaga Zomburo Festival, Mr. Joseph highlighted that the community's educational infrastructure gap is a significant contributing factor. Mr. Joseph explained that the absence of a local junior high school forces many pupils to undertake

The Centre for Advancing Rural Opportunity (CARO) has trained 20 young women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), Fulbe and other youth from four districts in the Upper West Region in livelihood and business management skills aimed at improving household incomes and strengthening resilience against violent extremism. The nine-day training, held from June 23 to 30, forms part of CARO's "Bridging the Gap: Promoting Socio-economic Inclusion, Social Cohesion and Peacebuilding in Vu

File Photo Residents of Teyaga , a farming community in the Nadowli -Kaleo District of the Upper West Region have appeal to the Nadowli-Kaleo District Assembly and the government to establish a Junior High School (JHS) within the community, citing urgent needs to improve access to quality education. The community’s call comes amid growing concerns over the challenges faced by students due to the absence of a local secondary institution. Speaking to Info Radio, community memb

UBIDS Vice-Chancellor Professor Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile The University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) has announced an important opportunity for aspiring legal practitioners, urging Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduates nationwide to enroll in its newly approved pre-bar programme. The call was made by the university Vice-Chancellor Professor Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile during the university’s second congregation ceremony for the School of Law and a special