Nalerigu: President John Dramani Mahama has assured the chiefs and people of the North East Region of his Government's commitment to provide them access road networks across the Region. This is to support the Region's socioeconomic development through the connectivity of towns and villages with good roads.
According to Ghana News Agency, the President gave the assurance when he addressed the chiefs and people of the North East Region at Nalerigu, during his Thank You Tour of the Region. President Mahama is embarking on the Thank You Tour across the country to express his gratitude to Ghanaians for their support for him and the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the December 7, 2024, general election.
Prior to addressing the durbar, President Mahama had a closed-door meeting with the Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional Area, Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sherigah II, at his palace in Nalerigu. Speaking at the durbar ground, President Mahama highlighted the strategic location and agricultural potential of the North East Region, which has long suffered from poor road connectivity. He assured the residents that this situation would be rectified during his tenure.
President Mahama emphasized that his government, guided by the 2025 budget, had prioritized infrastructure development to address the injustices faced by the North East Region. He mentioned that one of their first priorities was the completion of the Mishio Bridge in the West Mamprusi municipality.
The President explained that the Mishio Bridge project is part of the Big Push programme, which has allocated GH? 20 billion for infrastructure development. He noted that the Finance Minister had ensured that contractors working under the Big Push will receive payments promptly to prevent project delays.
President Mahama stated that the Mishio Bridge would enhance access to neighboring regions such as the Upper East, Northern, Savannah, and Upper West Regions, creating new trade corridors for agricultural products like yam, rice, and watermelon. He also mentioned the Chereponi-Gbintiri-Nakpanduri roads, part of the Eastern Corridor Road network, which are included in the Big Push project.
Other targeted projects include the Nalerigu-Bunkpurugu road, Wulgu-Yakba road, Nalerigu Town Roads, and the Chereponi-Wapuli-Yendi Road. President Mahama expressed concern over the stalled reconstruction of the Savelugu-Walewale Road, where GH? 30 million had been paid to a contractor who vacated the site. He assured that the government was repackaging this road project, placing it under the Big Push for rehabilitation.
