Mahama sets up committee to spend GH¢1 billion rebuilding Bawku
President Mahama has inaugurated a five-member committee to oversee the GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund, aimed at supporting infrastructure and development in Bawku and surrounding districts. This initiative follows significant impro
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President Mahama inaugurates committee to oversee GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund for infrastructure and development.
“President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a five-member committee to oversee implementation of the GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund, which will support infrastructure and development priorities in Bawku and surrounding districts.”
This signifies a major financial commitment and a structured approach by the government to address long-standing development needs in the Bawku area, indicating a serious effort to rebuild.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson chairs the five-member committee for the Bawku Revitalisation Fund.
“Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson chairs the panel, which includes Member of Parliament for Bawku Central Mahama Ayariga; His Royal Majesty Cletus Abugri, Chief of Tempane; Upper East Regional Minister Akamugri Donatus Atanga; and Member of Parliament for Garu Dr Thomas Winsum Anabah.”
The inclusion of high-ranking government officials and local leaders on the committee suggests a multi-stakeholder approach to ensure effective governance and local relevance in the fund's implementation.
Funding for the GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund was secured following significant security improvements and a mediation report.
“President Mahama said funding for the initiative had been secured, enabling implementation following significant improvements in the security situation in Bawku. The fund was established after government received the report of the Otumfuo Mediation Committee in December 2025, which renewed efforts to restore peace and development in the area.”
This highlights that peace and security are prerequisites for development, and the fund's activation is a direct result of successful mediation efforts, linking stability to economic progress.
The Bawku Revitalisation Fund will revive stalled development projects and ensure the region receives its fair share of national development
“The prolonged conflict in Bawku had disrupted public services and stalled major development projects, including the Tamli Dam project. With relative peace returning to the area, President Mahama said government would work to revive stalled projects and ensure Bawku receives its fair share of national development.”
This point emphasizes the fund's purpose: to reverse the negative impacts of conflict on infrastructure and public services, ensuring that Bawku can catch up on development opportunities missed during the period of instability.
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Inaugurated a five-member committee to oversee the GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund. He stated that funding was secured due to improved security and committed to reviving stalled projects in Bawku.
A GH¢1 billion fund established to support infrastructure and development priorities in Bawku and surrounding districts. Its implementation will be overseen by a newly inaugurated five-member committee.
Chairs the five-member committee responsible for overseeing the implementation of the GH¢1 billion Bawku Revitalisation Fund. He is a key figure in managing the financial aspects of the initiative.
The primary beneficiary of the GH¢1 billion Revitalisation Fund, which aims to support its infrastructure and development priorities. The area has experienced prolonged conflict, disrupting public services and stalling major projects.