The District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Talensi District in the Upper East Region, Hon. John Millim Nabwomya, has given a firm assurance that all abandoned and uncompleted projects inherited from the previous government will be completed without exception.
Hon. Nabwomya made this commitment during his appearance on the BlueWaves Breakfast Show, where he outlined his administration’s development priorities and addressed concerns raised by residents across the district. He stressed that completing these projects is a matter of responsibility and accountability, adding that development must be continuous regardless of changes in government.
“There is no doubt about it; all uncompleted projects we inherited will be completed. The people of Talensi deserve value for money and access to the facilities that were started for them,” the DCE stated.
Touching on the health sector, Hon. Nabwomya acknowledged that the Talensi District Hospital still requires significant transitional and finishing works to enable it to operate at full capacity. He revealed that his administration has already developed plans and is actively engaging relevant stakeholders and institutions to mobilize support to complete the remaining works and improve healthcare delivery in the district.
According to him, improving health infrastructure remains a priority, as access to quality healthcare is critical to the wellbeing and productivity of the people.
On agriculture, the DCE expressed concern about the current rainfall pattern in the district, describing it as unfavourable for farming activities. He noted that erratic and insufficient rains continue to pose challenges to farmers, affecting crop yields and household incomes.
To address this, Hon. Nabwomya disclosed that his administration is working towards revitalising key irrigation dams in the district to support dry-season and all-year-round farming. He specifically mentioned the Winkongo Dam and the Pusu-Namong Dam as priority projects that would be rehabilitated to provide reliable water sources for farmers.
“The rainfall pattern is no longer dependable, so we must invest in irrigation. Revitalising our dams will go a long way to support farmers and improve agricultural productivity,” he explained.
The Talensi DCE called on residents, particularly farmers, to remain patient and supportive, assuring them that his administration is committed to improving livelihoods and accelerating development across the district.
He reiterated his dedication to inclusive development, emphasizing that his leadership will focus on practical solutions to longstanding challenges in health, agriculture and infrastructure to improve the quality of life for the people of Talensi.
Source: Bluewaves Radio 93.7mhz| Maurice Duncan
