Upper West Region

Stories from Upper West Region

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Nandom Paramountcy grateful to President Akufo-Addo for municipality status

August 23, 2022
GNA

By Bajin D. Pobia/Philip Tengzu Nandom, (UW/R), Aug. 23, GNA – The chiefs and people of the Nandom Traditional Area have expressed gratitude to…

Social

Wa-Naa calls for the provision of streetlights for Wa Township

August 22, 2022
GNA

By Bajin D. Pobia/Philip Tengzu Wa, Aug. 22, GNA – The Overlord of the Waala Traditional Council, Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo, has appealed to…

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President Akufo-Addo calls for effective security service-civilian cooperation in border protection 

August 22, 2022
GNA

By Philip Tengzu  Wa, Aug. 22, GNA – President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has called on the  security agencies  to collaborate effectively with the…

Politics

President Akufo-Addo receives rousing welcome to Upper West for three days visit 

August 22, 2022
GNA

By Philip Tengzu Wa, Aug. 22, GNA – President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has received a rousing welcome to the Upper West Region from…

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President Akufo-Addo begins three-day tour to Upper West 

August 20, 2022
GNA

By Caesar Abagali Wa, Aug. 19, GNA – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will pay a three-day official visit to the Upper West Region,…

Social

British High Commissioner visits Sissala West District  

August 20, 2022
GNA

By Mohammed Balu Gwollu, (UW/R), Aug.  20, GNA – Kuoro Buktie Kuri Limann IV, the Paramount Chief of Gwollu, has appealed to the British…

Science

Government urged to deal with climate-related crisis

August 19, 2022
GNA

By Caesar Abagali   Jirapa, (U/W), Aug. 19, GNA – The Government has been called upon to act on climate-related crises by creating alternative livelihood…

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Don’t rely on SSNIT alone for your pension benefits—Director General advises

August 19, 2022
GNA

By Bajin D. Pobia, GNA   Wa, Aug. 19, GNA – The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Dr John Ofori-…

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Youth encouraged to venture into facility management for job creation 

August 17, 2022
GNA

By Anthony Adongo Apubeo  Sumbrungu (U/E), Aug 17, GNA-Ghanaian youth have been encouraged to venture into the sector of facility management to take advantage…

Social

British High Commissioner Visits Upper West Region 

August 17, 2022
GNA

By Bajin D. Pobia Wa, Aug. 17, GNA -The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Ms Harriet Thompson is on a three-day working visit to…

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Wa West DCE inspects roads affected by floods 

August 15, 2022
GNA

By Philip Tengzu Dorimon, (UW/R), Aug. 15, GNA – Madam Vida Diorotey, the Wa West District Chief Executive (DCE), at the weekend, toured some…

Environment

Eighteen schools in Upper West Region to benefit from EU projectPlant

August 13, 2022
GNA

By Philip Tengzu, GNA Wa, Aug. 13, GNA – Eighteen schools in six municipalities and districts in the Upper West Region have been earmarked…

Health

Sissala East Health Directorate worried over high malaria cases 

August 11, 2022
GNA

By Mohammed Balu Tumu, (UW/R), Aug. 10, GNA – Mr Clifford Vengkumgmene, the Sissala East Municipal Director of Health Services, has said the Municipality…

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Minister inspects road projects in Sissala enclave 

August 11, 2022
GNA

By Mohammed Balu Tumu, (UW/R), Aug 11, GNA – Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, the Upper West Regional Minister has inspected progress of work on…

Economy

Minister appeals to Passion Air to reconsider Wa-Kumasi flight

August 10, 2022
GNA

Wa, Aug. 10, GNA – Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, the Upper West Regional Minister has appealed to the Passion Air Company to consider re-opening…

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Be circumspect in executing the “See Something: Say Something” slogan – Police

August 10, 2022
GNA

Wa, August 10, GNA – Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Mr Reynolds Manteaw, the Upper West Regional Police Crime Officer, has urged the public…

Education

St. Don Bosco Special School appeals for logistical support

August 10, 2022
GNA

Loho, (UW/R), Aug. 10, GNA – Madam Veronica Dong, the Headmistress of the St. Don Bosco Special School, has appealed for logistical and infrastructure…

Education

St. Don Bosco Special School appeals for logistical support  

August 9, 2022
GNA

By Philip Tengzu Loho, (UW/R), Aug. 9, GNA – Madam Veronica Dong, the Headmistress of the St. Don Bosco Special School, has appealed for…

Politics

Minister appeals to Ghanaians to be patient with government

July 11, 2022
GNA

Wa, July 11, GNA – Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, the Upper West Regional Minister, has appealed to Ghanaians to be patient with the government…

Politics

Upper West NPP delegates retain incumbent Regional Chairman

May 29, 2022
GNA

Wa, (UW/R,) May 28, GNA – The Upper West Regional Delegates of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have retained Dr. Saanbaye Basilide Kangbere,…