President John Dramani Mahama has announced that work on water projects in Tamale, Damongo and Yendi will commence soon following the approval of funding by the European Union.
He said the projects form part of the government’s efforts to improve water supply and address the needs of communities in the three areas.
President Mahama made the announcement when the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu II, and a delegation of chiefs and elders paid a courtesy call on him at the Jubilee House.
He disclosed that the Minister of Finance had travelled to the European Union, where funding for the three water systems was approved.
“In addition, as my brother Zangbalun-Naa intimated, we have secured funding for the Tamale, Damongo and Yendi water systems. Indeed, the Minister of Finance was in the European Union, where the funding was approved,” he said.
The President also announced that the government had financed the replacement of old pumps at the existing waterworks at Dalong to improve supply while preparations for the larger projects continue.
He said the new pumps were expected to begin operating by November, allowing Tamale to experience an increase in water supply before work on the EU-funded project begins.
“By November, when the new pumps begin operating, Tamale will already see an increase in water supply, even before the EU-funded project begins,” he said.
President Mahama assured the Regent that Dagbon would receive its fair share of the development projects undertaken by his government.
He identified water supply, roads, education, healthcare and agricultural livelihoods as key priorities in the partnership between government and traditional authorities.
He also welcomed guidance from the Gbewaa Palace on pressing community needs, stressing that cooperation with relevant ministries, regional coordinating councils and district assemblies would help address the concerns of residents.
The President reaffirmed his government’s commitment to working with traditional authorities to improve livelihoods and expand access to essential public services.
