Upper West Regional House of Chiefs hail Nana, Bawumia for enormous impact of Free SHS

The Upper West Regional House of Chiefs, have commended the Government of President Akufo-Addo, and the role of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for the enormous impact of Free SHS in Ghana.

Dr. Bawumia, as part of his campaign tour of the Upper West Region, interacted with the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs in Wa on Monday, to share with them his vision and policies for Ghana, under his Presidency.

Delivering a welcome address on behalf of the Regional House Chiefs, the President of the House Naa Dikomwine Domalee, Dafiama Naa,
acknowledged the impact of Free SHS in the region, which he said, “every parent can testify.”

“We the Chiefs and people of the Upper West Region congratulate you and your government for the flagship programmes that have so far been implemented,” said the President of the House on behalf of his colleagues.

“We wish to thank the government for solving many of the challenges associated with the implementation of the Senior HIGH school policy: and making education affordable and accessible to all Ghanaians, irrespective of their social and economic status. Parents with wards in in Senior High Schools, trainee nurses and teachers can testify to this.”

The Regional House of Chiefs also commended the government for other impactful initiatives, which they said, the region has also benefited immensely.

“The fertiliser subsidy and supply of inputs to farmers impacted positively to the lives of the people of the region. Our region is on record to have had the largest number of beneficiaries under the planting for food and jobs,” the House acknowledged.

While commending government, the House also appealed for the government to have a look at some key roads in the region, which they said are not in good conditions.

Commending Dr. Bawumia, the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs commended the NPP Flagbearer for his honesty and transparency.

“Your principles, honesty, accountability and transparency in governance and devotion to duty are positive qualities that will inure to your future endeavours. We are very proud of you,”
said the President of the House.