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UPPER WEST REGIONAL GHACEM MANAGER - BRIAN SEIDU SOTAA The Upper West Regional Manager of GHACEM, a leading cement manufacturing company in Ghana , Mr. Brian Sotaa Seidu, has called on officials of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Ghana Education Service (GES) to prioritize the timely submission of cover notes for communities engaged in self-help projects. He emphasized that delays or failure to provide these essential documents often hinder communities from benefiting from

File Photo Residents of Tieyir, a community in the Jagluu Electoral Area of the Wa West District in the Upper West Region, have identified the construction of access roads as their most pressing development priority. The community, which currently lacks a proper road network, faces significant challenges in accessing healthcare services and markets in nearby towns such as Gurungu and Wechiau. Despite having a health facility within the community, residents lament that the abs

File Photo The Youth Empowerment for Leadership Foundation (YELF) Ghana-Girls Caucus in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region have voiced serious concerns over the increasing prevalence of child marriage within the district. During a discussion on Info Radio’s Ti Zine Yiri Yele program News Current Affairs program, Madam Yorkyeli Rosemond emphasized the urgent need for parents and guardians to prioritize the education and protection of their children, warning against

Dr. Sodzi Sodzi Tettey, Chief Executive Officer of the NVI The African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN), in partnership with the National Vaccine Institute (NVI), hosted a two-day training program aimed at empowering Ghanaian journalists to enhance vaccine communication and combat misinformation. The event took place at the NVI conference hall and brought together media professionals from across the country. During the training, Dr. Sodzi Sodzi Tettey, CEO of the N

Residents of Jongfian in the Duu Electoral Area of the Wa East District, are raising concerns over the lack of adequate healthcare facilities and social support systems in their area. Speaking to Info Radio, the residents revealed that their community has no maternity ward, making it difficult for women to access antenatal care, delivery services, or postnatal support. They said the absence of such critical facilities has put the lives of expectant mothers and infants at risk

The first lawyer from the Dagawiile Tribe in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region, Lawyer Charles Yaw Toeng, has delivered a powerful message of hope and determination to his people, urging them to stay focused on their dreams despite life’s challenges. Speaking during a Thanksgiving Service held at the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Polee Bawa, Lawyer Toeng recounted his humble beginnings, revealing that his father was a borrower while he pursued his educatio

File Photo The Assemblyman for the Zang Electoral Area, Simon Peter, has voiced urgent concerns regarding the dilapidated state of educational and transportation infrastructure in his constituency. In an interview with Info Radio in Zang, Mr. Peter highlighted the pressing need for immediate renovation of school facilities to foster a conducive learning environment. “The condition of several schools in the area is deplorable,” Mr. Peter stated. “There is an urgent need for th

The Assembly Member for the Dornye Electoral Area, Hon. Emmanuel Leayi Kyekuo, has issued a stern warning to residents over their neglect of borehole maintenance, highlighting the growing water crisis in the community. During an interview with Info Radio in Wa, Hon. Kyekuo expressed concern that despite the presence of five boreholes in Dornye, access to potable water remains a significant challenge due to lack of proper upkeep. He emphasized that residents have been repeated

The Upper West Regional Office of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has called on residents to adopt a proactive approach to disaster management, emphasizing resilience and proper planning over reliance on emergency response. Mr. Abdul-Latif Osuman Sinsew, the Regional NADMO Coordinator, underscored the importance of community-led prevention strategies, highlighting that effective settlement planning is key to reducing disaster risks. Speaking during the c

The Wa Municipal Health Directorate convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday to mobilize support and disseminate vital...