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ReliefMarket fire

GH¢250,000 relief fund disbursed to 66 market fire victims

Traders affected by the February market fire received between GH¢5,000 and GH¢10,000 each after the fund grew from an initial GH¢100,000 through donations from the regional minister, members of parliament and private donors.

Education

1,136 BECE candidates supported with mathematical sets

All 1,136 candidates registered to sit this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination in the district received mathematical sets ahead of the papers, distributed through the Education, Youth and Sports Department.

Emergency

Fire destroys a large section of Tatale market

Agricultural and commodity traders suffered heavy losses when fire swept through the market. Emergency support was mobilised through NADMO and the Assembly to assist all affected traders.

Establishing improved emergency services remains a standing priority of the Assembly.

Project2026 budget

Twenty mechanised boreholes to be drilled across the district

The 2026 composite budget provides for the drilling and construction of 20 mechanised boreholes, following the six completed in 2024. Communities will be notified through their area councils as siting begins.

Project

Nakpali health centre and three CHPS compounds to be completed

Work continues on one health centre at Nakpali and three CHPS compounds, alongside classroom construction at several primary schools under the 2026 infrastructure programme.

Emergency

Over 1,000 residents displaced by severe rainstorm

A severe rainstorm damaged homes across several communities, displacing more than a thousand residents. Relief coordination was handled through NADMO and the affected area councils.

Education

130 tertiary students receive financial support

One hundred and thirty students in tertiary institutions received financial support towards fees and study costs.

Safety

Road safety appeal after corridor road accident

Following recent traffic accidents along the main transport corridor, the Assembly appeals to commercial drivers and motorcycle riders to observe speed limits and to avoid night travel on unlit stretches.

Project

2025 delivery: agricultural demonstrations, drains, latrines and training

The Assembly established crop demonstrations across local communities, upgraded skills training facilities, desilted major drains and dislodged public latrines across the district.

Project

2023 delivery: CHPS compounds, market stores and school furniture

Completed community health infrastructure, constructed market stalls, distributed assorted school desk furniture to selected schools, and distributed seedlings to livelihood beneficiaries.