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File Photo The Upper West Regional Director of the Department of Agriculture, Mr. Abu Huudu, has urged the government to reconsider its ongoing ban on the export of certain grains and cereals, notably maize and soybeans. Speaking during a policy dialogue organized by the Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development (CIKOD) in collaboration with the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council, Mr. Huudu highlighted that the justification for the ban , initially

File Photo The Assembly member for Charekpong centreal Hon. John Baptist Angbagna in the Nadowli/Kaleo District, has expressed grave concern over the escalating school dropout rates among basic school students in the community. During an interview on Info Radio’s Te Zine Yiri Yela progam, he described the trend as “very unfortunate” and highlighted several contributing factors. Hon. Angbagna revealed that many students who remain in school perform poorly in the Basic Educatio

File Photo Residents of Younuuri in the Jagluu Electoral Area of the Wa West District have raised concerns over the continued deterioration of the community’s main road, which has remained in a deplorable state since its construction in 2000. The community members say the road’s poor condition has become a significant barrier to accessing vital services, particularly secondary healthcare at Gurungu. According to residents, although they once organized communal labor to maint

File Photo Siiriyiri, a farming community in the Guo Electoral Area of the Wa West District, has been selected to host the 2025 District Farmers’ Day, scheduled for December 5, 2025. The announcement was made by Ibrahim Rasheed on Info Radio . The District Agriculture Director confirmed that the Wa West District Assembly made the decision to showcase the community’s agricultural achievements. According to Mr. Rasheed, over 20 farmers have been identified by agricultural exten

Dr. Al-Hassan Zakaria Balure -CEO of Bliss Eye Care Wa Dr. Al-Hassan Zakaria Balure, CEO of Bliss Eye Care, has highlighted a common misconception regarding the use of eyeglasses, emphasizing that they are not exclusive to the wealthy. In a recent statement during the opening of its new office complex in Wa, Dr. Balure underscored the importance of prioritizing eye health and urged the public to treat eye conditions with the same seriousness as any other medical issue. He att

File Photo The Wa West District Assembly has announced the successful disbursement of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) cash grants to over 3,600 beneficiaries across the district. District Chief Executive Richard Wulo disclosed this achievement during the Second Ordinary Meeting of the Wa West District Assembly. According to Mr. Wulo, a total of 3,621 residents have received their LEAP payments, marking a significant step in the district’s efforts to alleviat

Most Rev. Peter Yelezuome -Bishop of Damongo Diocese The Bishop of Damongo Diocese and Vice President of the Tamale Ecclesiastical Province Pastoral Conference (TEPPCON), Most Rev. Peter Yelezuome, has highlighted the significant role of the Catholic Church in advancing health and education in Northern Ghana. He emphasized that the Church has consistently prioritized human development across its activities, positioning itself as a trailblazer in the region. Bishop Yelezuome p

Dignitaries Commissioning and Handing over the Water facilities to community members ActionAid Ghana, in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has officially handed over one solar powered mechanized borehole and five hand-pumped boreholes to several communities within the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region. The beneficiary communities include Navilli, Yizieri, and Kpaala, among others. The initiative is part of the Community Acti

File Photo The Assembly Member for the Funsi North Electoral Area in the Wa East District, Hon. Mahamud Yussif, has raised serious concerns over the dilapidated state of school infrastructure in his electoral area . During a recent interview on Info Radio, Hon. Yussif described the facilities as being in a dire condition, with worn-out doors and windows, and roofs and walls that are in a deplorable state. He further lamented that the school has become a refuge for stray anim

Wa based Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University (DHLTU) has officially launched the AgrecoFarm Project, an initiative aimed at advancing sustainable agricultural practices through education and practical training. The event featured an Info Day and the inauguration of a new laboratory dedicated to ecological farming research. During her welcome address, the university Vice Chancellor, Engineer Professor Hamidatu S. Darimani emphasized the critical role of working in harmony