The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central Constituency, Isaac Adongo, has embarked on an inspection of several completed development projects in Sumbrungu, reaffirming his commitment to improving livelihoods through community-driven interventions.
The projects inspected include a newly constructed kindergarten block and maternity facility at Anateem, a police station, and a culvert at Amogrebisi. The MP also toured a number of grinding mills established across the area, noting that 15 have been installed in Sumbrungu alone, with others distributed across the constituency.
In the water sector, Mr. Adongo revealed that he has facilitated the construction of 10 boreholes in the Sumbrungu area, with plans to increase the number to 105 across the constituency by the end of his third term.
Speaking to the media during the first day of his four-day inspection tour, the outspoken legislator also highlighted interventions in the health sector, including the renting of two residential facilities for doctors posted to the Bolgatanga Municipality. He indicated that plans are underway to construct permanent accommodation to retain health professionals in the area.
On agriculture, Mr. Adongo placed strong emphasis on mechanisation as a key driver of productivity. He announced plans to introduce five tractors into the constituency to support farmers, particularly smallholder and low-income farmers who struggle with land preparation.
According to him, the tractors will be used to plough and prepare farmlands at subsidised or no cost, easing the burden on farmers and helping to increase yields.
“This year, I will bring five tractors into the constituency to support our farmers, especially the poor, in preparing their lands. Agriculture is the backbone of our local economy, and we must invest in it to improve livelihoods,” he stated.
The tractor initiative forms part of a broader grassroots integrated agricultural programme being rolled out by the MP. The programme will also include support for aquaculture through the provision of fingerlings, feed, and the construction of fish cages to boost fish production in the area.
Mr. Adongo emphasized that his approach to development is based on responding directly to the needs of the people rather than making promises.
“I do not make promises. I engage the people to understand their needs and work towards addressing them. At Anateem, for instance, the community requested a kindergarten and maternity block. I engaged contractors, gave them a three-month timeline, and the projects have been completed. What remains now is furnishing them for use,” he added.
Source: BlueWaves Radio | Maurice Duncan | Bolgatanga
