Protect the environment, Veep appeals to the people of Upper West
Protect the environment, Veep appeals to the people of Upper West
November 12, 2009
He said with the onset of the dry season, the environment would experience bushfires and called on the people to collectively resolve to put a stop to bush burning to help replenish the soil for higher yields needed to enhance the wealth of the farmer and the nation.
He said the Sissala land mass was fertile and had the potential for the cultivation of food and cash crops in large quantities to feed the region.
Vice President Mahama therefore called on traditional authorities, assembly members, unit committee members and the entire citizenry of the region to adopt strategies to halt unhealthy practices which threatens their survival.
Vice President Mahama announced that government would soon establish the Savanna Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) to provide adequate resources to bridge the development gap between the south and the north.
Construction of bridges between Kasana and Tanvelli and Pina and Dolibizan would also be provided to facilitate the movement of goods and people.
Rehabilitation of broken down dams and the construction of new ones would be carried out to provide water for irrigation purpose to stem youth migration.
Vice President Mahama announced that government has upgraded the Tumu Secondary/Technical School into a fully fledged boarding institution to help promote education in the district.