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Northern Regional Minister commends MMDCEs for efforts to improve living conditions

The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Mburidiba, has commended Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region for their dedication and commitment to implementing development projects aimed at improving the livelihoods of residents.

Date Created : 11/10/2026 : Story Author : Emmanuel Frimpong/Ghanadistricts.com

According to the Minister, the commitment demonstrated by the various assemblies towards the provision of essential social infrastructure is yielding positive results, particularly in the areas of education, healthcare and rural development.

He disclosed that all districts in the region have been able to construct the mandatory school blocks and Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds in line with the guidelines of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).

The Minister explained that the projects form part of efforts to improve access to quality education and basic healthcare by bringing essential services closer to communities, particularly those in deprived and underserved areas.

Mr Mburidiba, who made these remarks when the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) appeared before the Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development, noted that the provision of such facilities remains a priority for the assemblies.

He added that more educational and healthcare facilities are expected to be constructed to address the growing needs of communities and ensure that residents have improved access to essential social services.

Touching on the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy projects in the region, the Minister disclosed that, apart from one contractor who is experiencing delays in commencing work, the remaining 15 contractors are making encouraging progress.

He indicated that the 15 ongoing projects had reached advanced stages of implementation and expressed confidence that they would be completed within their respective contractual timelines.

The Minister, however, assured the Committee that his office would continue to provide the necessary support and supervision to address challenges that could affect project delivery and ensure that all ongoing projects are completed on schedule.

He further assured the Committee that the Regional Coordinating Council would intensify its monitoring activities to guarantee value for money and ensure that contractors deliver projects in accordance with approved specifications and quality standards.

According to him, the Council's monitoring team regularly visits project sites to assess the pace of work, identify implementation challenges and ensure that the quality of construction is not compromised.

On road infrastructure, Mr Mburidiba revealed that the Regional Coordinating Council had also taken steps to ensure the effective deployment and utilisation of graders and other road maintenance equipment to improve road networks across the region.

He explained that the initiative was aimed at improving access to remote and hard-to-reach communities, particularly farming communities, where poor road conditions often affect the transportation of agricultural produce, access to markets and the movement of people.

The Minister stressed that improving rural road networks was critical to boosting agricultural activities, enhancing economic opportunities and improving the general living conditions of residents.

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Northern Regional Minister commends MMDCEs for efforts to improve living conditions

Date Created : 11/10/2026 : Story Author : Emmanuel Frimpong/Ghanadistricts.com

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