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The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya Na Abukari II, says the Kingdom is grateful to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the immense role he has played in ensuring peace in the area.
Speaking during a courtesy visit from Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia at Gbewaa Palace on Thursday, September 3, 2020, Ya Na Abukari II expressed deep gratitude to President Akufo-Addo and the government for the wind of peace blowing in the Dagbon . Kingdom, as well as its commitment to the development of the area.
“Today is a special day in the lives of the people of the North. A proud moment that reflects the development that Yendi, and for Dagbon, has gone through the last three years,” said Ya Na.
“His Royal Majesty Ndan Ya Na Abukari II, wishes to express his gratitude for the unworkable contribution of Dagbon Malti Naa I, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana and the people for ensuring the peace we enjoy today in Dagbon “.
“I want to state categorically that the state of Dagbon is affirming itself day by day and is a factor of peace and stability in the country.”
The Ya Na continued his praise of President Akuffo-Addo’s commitment to Dagbon’s progress, acknowledging his presence during last year’s Damba Festival with a high-profile guest, as well as development projects in the area.
“Dagbon is particularly grateful to HE Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for honoring last year’s Damba Featival and most importantly his accompanied August guest, HE Mia Amar Motley, QC, MP, the Prime Minister of Barbados and their dignitaries. and high-level ambassadors who automatically catapulted our previously local Damba celebration onto the international scene. “
“We are also deeply grateful for the launch of the Yendi water supply project in July 2020.”
El Ya Na also praised Vice President Bawumia for his efforts to ensure development in the north.
Addressing Ya Na and his elders, Vice President Bawumia assured Dagbon and all northern regions of President Akufo-Addo’s commitment to ensuring further development in the north, especially in the areas of critical infrastructure provision and education.
In addition to government social intervention programs across the country such as Free SHS, One Constituency One Ambulance, Planting for Food and Jobs, One District One Factory, etc., Dr. Bawumia listed a number of development projects that the President Akuffo-Addo’s government has performed. undertaken specifically in the North and the Yendi Kingdom, as a demonstration of President Akufo-Addo’s sincerity towards the progress of the North.
The vice president announced that the government is in talks with the University of Development Studies (UDS) to establish a satellite campus in Yendi.
He also announced the government’s decision to convert the Pong Tamale Veterinary College into a university for agriculture.
The vice president is on a working visit to the five northern regions of Ghana, where he is expected to meet with chiefs and community leaders.
He will also inspect and commission government projects during his tour.
Accompanying the Vice President are the Minister of Defense, Hon Dominic Nitiwul, the Minister of Local Government, Hajia Alima Mahama, the Vice Minister of Roads, Hon Anthony Karbo, the Vice Minister of Energy, Hon Mohammed Amin Adam, the Executive Director of the National Petroleum Authority , Hassan Tampuli, and Hajia Abibata Shani Mahama Zakaria. , Deputy Managing Director of MASLOC
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