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Sissala Union Appreciates President Mahama's Commitment to Road Infrastructure Development

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The Sissala Union, a non-partisan development group in the Sissala Area, has expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for prioritizing road infrastructure development in the region. The President's inclusion of the Sissala roads in the 'Big Push' infrastructure agenda has been hailed as a long-awaited breakthrough. The Union attributed this development to the recent visit of the Ministers of Roads and Highways, Governs Agboadza, and his Deputy, Alhassan Suhuyini, who provided first-hand insight into the poor state of road infrastructure in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sissala Union has expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for prioritizing road infrastructure development in the Sissala area.
  • The Union attributed this development to the recent visit of the Ministers of Roads and Highways, Governs Agboadza, and his Deputy, Alhassan Suhuyini, who provided first-hand insight into the poor state of road infrastructure in the region.
  • The Union has been petitioning various administrations for more than 30 years to improve road infrastructure in the region.
  • The Sissala Union emphasized the region's significance as an international boundary with Burkina Faso, an agricultural hub, and a zone rich in natural resources such as gold and iron ore.
  • The Union called for the selection of competent contractors, timely disbursement of funds, proper supervision, and community involvement to ensure quality execution of the road projects.
  • The Union appealed to the government to invest in the sustainable exploitation of the area's mineral resources, such as gold and iron ore, and the development of the agricultural sector to promote long-term socio-economic growth in the region and the country as a whole.

Statistics:

  • The Sissala Union has been petitioning various administrations for 30 years to improve road infrastructure in the region.
  • The region of Sissala is an international boundary with Burkina Faso.
  • The region is an agricultural hub, producing some of Ghana's best maize.
  • The region is rich in natural resources such as gold and iron ore.

Sources:

  • 01 Aug 2025 (Ghana News Agency)
  • The statement by Mr Mahamud Bakah Adunah, President of the Sissala Union
  • The 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review presented to Parliament by the Minister of Finance, Mr Cassel Ato Forson, on July 24, 2025.

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