The DCE for West Gonja District Assembly Hon. Adam Mutawakilu has called on stakeholders in education to renew their commitment towards the the improvement of education in the district. This call was made at seperate functions as part of the DCE's meeting with stakeholders and interest groups in the West Gonja District of the Northern Region.
Hon. Mutawakilu stated that education is the bedrock for development and that the district can not achieve its developmental goals when majority of its population are illiterates. He then tasked the stakeholders to see the development of education in the district as a collective responsibility and not the duty of one or group of people from some where.
Hon. Adam disclosed that one of the legacies he wants to leave behind will be an improved educational system which can stand the test of time. Teacher motivation according to him will be one of the tools he will employ to achieve this.
The DCE in the past few days has paid suprised visits to some schools to learn at first hand how the teachers are handling the students.He promised to institude a common mock exams for all schools in the district using WAEC standard test administration. this he said will give the students the feel of the final examination before they start their main exams. He finally called for cooperation from the public to see his policies through.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
MP ASSISTS CONSTITUENT
The Member of Parliament for Damongo Daboya Constituency, Hon. Sammy B. Wuash has donated roofing sheets for the construction of Canteen Primary School which was rift off by rain storm. This was made public at a General Assembly meeting of the West Gonja District Assembly.
Emumerating some of the activities he has carried out so far Hon. Wusa mentioned among other things, the Construction of a three unit classroom block at Bucsa, Footballs and Jersey to a number of communities and the Damongo Town Teams as well as sponsorhip to some tertiary students in the Damongo/Daboya Constituency.
The MP called for unity and cooperation from the people to enable government fulfill its campaign promise. Hon. Wusah further noted that there can not be development in an area without peace and that Gonjaland is the oasis of peace in the Northern Region this, according to him places a huge responsibility on both government and the ordinary citezens of the place to maintain. The MP finally called on all Assembly Members to sensitise the people on government policies and prodrams so as to keep them abreast with developments in the country.
Emumerating some of the activities he has carried out so far Hon. Wusa mentioned among other things, the Construction of a three unit classroom block at Bucsa, Footballs and Jersey to a number of communities and the Damongo Town Teams as well as sponsorhip to some tertiary students in the Damongo/Daboya Constituency.
The MP called for unity and cooperation from the people to enable government fulfill its campaign promise. Hon. Wusah further noted that there can not be development in an area without peace and that Gonjaland is the oasis of peace in the Northern Region this, according to him places a huge responsibility on both government and the ordinary citezens of the place to maintain. The MP finally called on all Assembly Members to sensitise the people on government policies and prodrams so as to keep them abreast with developments in the country.
ICT PRACTICALS
The centre encourages schools within the community to hold practical sessions of their normal school ICT period here. This measure goes a long way to support schools who have no computers to aid the teaching of ICT. We believe that this avenue offers the chance for most of the students to see a computer for the first time or having first time access to it. Tutors of
ICT come along with their students according to a specially-designed schedule. It is evident that student interest in the subject soars tremendously when they are sitting in front of the computer rather than studying it in the classroom. Various challenges such as securing transportation for schools situated far away from the centre, need to be addressed in the near future.
By Ewuntomah Malik Joe
(CIC Manager).
ICT come along with their students according to a specially-designed schedule. It is evident that student interest in the subject soars tremendously when they are sitting in front of the computer rather than studying it in the classroom. Various challenges such as securing transportation for schools situated far away from the centre, need to be addressed in the near future.
By Ewuntomah Malik Joe
(CIC Manager).
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
AGRIC MINISTER VISITS WEST GONJA
BY ALHASSAN MESUNA, DAMONGO
The Minister for food and agriculture, Hon. Kwesi Awhoi has paid a working visit to Damongo the West Gonja District Capital in the Northern Region. The purpose of the visit according to the minister was to learn at first hand progress made so far in the implementation of the Expanded Crop Production Program being piloted in the district.
Briefing the minister and his team, Mr. Francis Nutouba, West Gonja District Director of Agriculture disclosed that the programme had cultivated 486 hactors of Maize, 472 hactors of rice and 96 hactors of soyabean. All this crops he said are doing well and appealed to government to make available on time combine harvesters, shelers and other equipment to reduce the problems associated with harvesting of crops.
The Minister in response promised to grant the request made by the Agric Director and further disclosed that plans are far advanced to find ready market for the produce of farmers. Promising that government will purchase all excess produce so as to encourage farmers to produce more in the coming crop season. Hon. Awhoi praised the Hon. Adam Mutawakilu, DCE for West Gonja District Assembly for providing the right type of leadership as far as the project is concern. He stated that testimonies from the beneficiary farmers and other officials in the district indicate that Hon. Adam is a good leader. He finally asured the DCE of his ministry's suport to ensure the success of the project.
The Minister and his entourage earlier paid a courtesy call on the overlord of Gonja Traditional Area, Yagbunwura Bawa Abudu Doshi (I). The Minister was accompanied by The Chief Director of Ministry of Food and Agric. Mr. J.K Boamah, Northern Regional Director of Agric. Mr. Adongo Sylvester, and other technical staff from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
DISTRICT CHIEF EXECUTIVE ADDRESSES STUDENTS
By: Regina Atule, Damongo
The District Chief Executive of West Gonja District Hon. Adam Mutawakilu has stated that, he is working hard with the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of Damongo Senior High School to provide a water tanker and water storage facilities for the students as part of measures to minimize the water crises in the school.
He said, students spend about 60% of their time in search of water and so if this provision is made, they will have enough time to study.
The DCE said this when he was addressing a large crowed of students at Damongo Senior High School as part of his routine visits to the educational institutions in the district.
He added that, education is key to success and the government is committed to providing resources needed to improve the educational system in the country.
He seized the opportunity to appeal to students to take their studies seriously, stressing that success cannot be achieved on a silver platter, but with hard work.
He however pointed out that many other schools in the country face similar challenges but most students from such schools come out with good results.
The headmaster of the school Mr. C. K. Nyaabu commended the DCE for his vision and efforts to make learning more easy and convenient for the students.
He stated that, the school has an average population of 1,600 students with staff strength of 51 out of which 40 staff are at post.
Mr. Nyaabu advised the students to uphold high moral standards and study hard. Other members presents included the executive members of the PTA and staff of the school.
The District Chief Executive of West Gonja District Hon. Adam Mutawakilu has stated that, he is working hard with the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of Damongo Senior High School to provide a water tanker and water storage facilities for the students as part of measures to minimize the water crises in the school.
He said, students spend about 60% of their time in search of water and so if this provision is made, they will have enough time to study.
The DCE said this when he was addressing a large crowed of students at Damongo Senior High School as part of his routine visits to the educational institutions in the district.
He added that, education is key to success and the government is committed to providing resources needed to improve the educational system in the country.
He seized the opportunity to appeal to students to take their studies seriously, stressing that success cannot be achieved on a silver platter, but with hard work.
He however pointed out that many other schools in the country face similar challenges but most students from such schools come out with good results.
The headmaster of the school Mr. C. K. Nyaabu commended the DCE for his vision and efforts to make learning more easy and convenient for the students.
He stated that, the school has an average population of 1,600 students with staff strength of 51 out of which 40 staff are at post.
Mr. Nyaabu advised the students to uphold high moral standards and study hard. Other members presents included the executive members of the PTA and staff of the school.
SANITATION GUARDS UNDERGO TRAINING
By: Regina Atule, Damongo
Zoomlion Ghana Limited a waste management company in collaboration with Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Environment (MLGRD&E) has organized a three day training workshop for sanitation guards in the West Gonja District of the Northern Region.
The objective of the program was to equip participants with knowledge and skills to enable them carry out their duties effectively and efficiently.
The workshop aim at;
Introducing sanitary guards to the basis of sanitation inspection and solid waste management.
Review sanitary guards roles and code of ethics to their work and
The need to change people’s attitude towards clean environment.
The participants included sanitary guards from Bole Bamboi District, Sawla Tuna Kalba, Central Gonja District and West Gonja District.
Addressing the participants, the District Coordinating Director Mr. S Y Inusah commended Zoomlion and urged them to intensify their efforts.
He also appeal to the participants to consider the workshop very important and impact the skills and knowledge that they will acquired on other people and in performing their duties.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited a waste management company in collaboration with Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Environment (MLGRD&E) has organized a three day training workshop for sanitation guards in the West Gonja District of the Northern Region.
The objective of the program was to equip participants with knowledge and skills to enable them carry out their duties effectively and efficiently.
The workshop aim at;
Introducing sanitary guards to the basis of sanitation inspection and solid waste management.
Review sanitary guards roles and code of ethics to their work and
The need to change people’s attitude towards clean environment.
The participants included sanitary guards from Bole Bamboi District, Sawla Tuna Kalba, Central Gonja District and West Gonja District.
Addressing the participants, the District Coordinating Director Mr. S Y Inusah commended Zoomlion and urged them to intensify their efforts.
He also appeal to the participants to consider the workshop very important and impact the skills and knowledge that they will acquired on other people and in performing their duties.
Monday, August 31, 2009
PROMOTION OF GUINEA FOWL REARING IN WEST GONJA
REPORT BY ALHASSAN MESUNA
The West Gonja District Assembly in collaboration with UNDP/Africa 2000 Network is implementing Sustainable Rural Livelihood Projects in both crop and non-crop agricultural production in the West Gonja District of the Northern Region.
Under the project organised farmer groups are suported to under take guinea fowl rearing, dry season farming, small ruminant rearing groundnut and sheabuter processing. The project had supported farmers with equipment and inputs to produce as so as to promote food security.
Addressing some of the beneficiary farmers after a monitoring visit, the DCE for West Gonja District Assembly, Hon. Adam Mutawakilu noted that the Assembly has a special interest in guinea fowl production because of the potential that the district has in terms of weather, vegetation and availability of feed. The demand for guinea fowls according to the DCE is very high compared to other meat products. And that the Assembly will go into guinea fowl production as an alternative source for revenue genearation.
He finally advised the farmers to show commitment in their chosen occupations so as to increase food production in the district.
Friday, August 28, 2009
DCE VISITS PROJECT SITES
West Gonja District is piloting the expanded crop programme in the country. The DCE and his team visited the project site to acquint themselves with progress of work on the field. The projects is suporting farmers with inputs to cultivate maize, rice and soya bean.
The DCE for West Gonja District Assembly Hon. Adam Mutawakilu urged the farmers to put in their best for the district to recapture its position as the food basket of the region.
He noted that government is leaving no stone unturned to promote food security in the country. And that the people of West Gonaja should be grateful for being among the chosen few district to pilot this programme.
APRM DISTRICT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES INAUGURATED
20th August, 2009 By: Regina Atule, Damongo
Four Districts oversight committees of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has been inaugurated at Damongo in the West Gonja District of the Northern Region.
Addressing the participants the DCE of West Gonja District Hon. Adam Mutawakilu said, research had shown that Africa is the poorest continent in the world despite its numerous natural resources. This situation he said, is attributed to poor governance.
The DCE pointed out that, concepts such as the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD) and APRM among others had been established by Africa leaders in an attempt to find solution to this problem.
He said establishing APRM oversight committees at the District level confirmed the commitment of Ghana in finding solutions to Africa’s problems the African way.
He noted that APRM is not an assessment of political leaders or party functionaries but rather a process by which ordinary citizens are given the opportunity to diagnose the country’s development challenges.
Ghana our beloved country is now a shining example for being the first country in sub Saharan Africa to be peered reviewed he said, adding that this grassroots participation in APRM system is a yet another feather in our cup interns of our democratic credentials.
The DCE reminded participants of the government’s commitment to promote good governance by building strong institutions to guide the operations of the machinery of government. He said it is therefore the hope of government that citizens will also cooperate with relevant institutions in the country to facilitate development.
In his remarks, Bishop Paul Bemile member of the APRM – GC said the formation of the APRM system will help foster growth and development, peace, security and democracy.
Also he said it will foster sound economic and corporate governance as well as partnership.
Bishop Paul disclosed that 132 districts have been inaugurated in all the ten regions and these committees will help monitor the developmental activities of their districts.
The districts inaugurated included Bole, Sawla –Tuna –Kalba, Central Gonja and West Gonja.
The occasion was witnessed by officials from APRM secretariat, Assembly Members, Heads of departments, Traditional Authorities and Civil Society groups.
Four Districts oversight committees of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has been inaugurated at Damongo in the West Gonja District of the Northern Region.
Addressing the participants the DCE of West Gonja District Hon. Adam Mutawakilu said, research had shown that Africa is the poorest continent in the world despite its numerous natural resources. This situation he said, is attributed to poor governance.
The DCE pointed out that, concepts such as the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD) and APRM among others had been established by Africa leaders in an attempt to find solution to this problem.
He said establishing APRM oversight committees at the District level confirmed the commitment of Ghana in finding solutions to Africa’s problems the African way.
He noted that APRM is not an assessment of political leaders or party functionaries but rather a process by which ordinary citizens are given the opportunity to diagnose the country’s development challenges.
Ghana our beloved country is now a shining example for being the first country in sub Saharan Africa to be peered reviewed he said, adding that this grassroots participation in APRM system is a yet another feather in our cup interns of our democratic credentials.
The DCE reminded participants of the government’s commitment to promote good governance by building strong institutions to guide the operations of the machinery of government. He said it is therefore the hope of government that citizens will also cooperate with relevant institutions in the country to facilitate development.
In his remarks, Bishop Paul Bemile member of the APRM – GC said the formation of the APRM system will help foster growth and development, peace, security and democracy.
Also he said it will foster sound economic and corporate governance as well as partnership.
Bishop Paul disclosed that 132 districts have been inaugurated in all the ten regions and these committees will help monitor the developmental activities of their districts.
The districts inaugurated included Bole, Sawla –Tuna –Kalba, Central Gonja and West Gonja.
The occasion was witnessed by officials from APRM secretariat, Assembly Members, Heads of departments, Traditional Authorities and Civil Society groups.
COMMISSIONING OF EU-MICRO PROJECTS IN WEST GONJA
A 3 UNIT CLASSROOM BLOCK COMMISSIONED
20th August, 2009 By: Regina Atule, Damongo
A three unit classroom block under the European Union 6th Micro –Project Progrmme Phase 1 and 2 has been commissioned at Nabori in the West Gonja District of the Northern Region.
In his address the DCE of the West Gonja District Hon. Adam Mutawakilu mentioned that, the task of the District Assemblies is to provide social amenities that would make the people of the area enjoy good life. This is however normally very difficult for the assemblies alone to do he added.
In the light of this he said, development partners had over the years come to the aid of the assemblies.
Hon. Adam said, the West Gonja District Assembly have been privileged to have the EU supporting them with some developmental activities including school buildings CHPS Compound, and Teachers quarters among others.
The DCE gave a brief account of the support the assembly has received from the EU for the 6th Micro Project Programme phase 1 and 2 as follows; (GH¢107,760.42) whilst the assembly and the communities contributed (GH¢26,940.11) which is twenty five percent of the total contribution for the construction of five projects in the district. He mentioned the projects as follows;
1. A 3 Unit Classroom Block at Nabori
2. A CHPS Compound at Achubunyor
3. A CHPS compound at Lingbinsi
4. Teachers Quarter at Mognori and
5. A Culvert at Murugu
Under the phase II he continued the EU supported the assembly with (GH¢125,750.71). The assembly and the communities also contributed (GH¢31,437.68) representing twenty five percent of the total cost.
The DCE mentioned the projects under taken during this period as follows;
1. A 3 Unit Classroom Block at Alhassankura
2. A 3 Unit Classroom Block at Achubunyor
3. A Nurses Quarter at Lanbonto
Not all, this component has also supported groups on income generating projects he added, saying at the moment, the component is supporting some groups in the district.
Among these groups he mentioned were Yelsuma women group, NSUA furniture, Ndenyi women group and Kagbamatu women group.
The DCE stated that, benefits of the EU Micro projects intervention to the district are numerous.
Apart from increasing enrolment in schools, teaching and learning has become conducive. Also, most communities can now get first hand contact with health personnel anytime the need arises he added.
He however said in some parts of the district, one cannot access the area during rainy season and this had forced them to centre most of the projects in a few areas since they are time bound.
He therefore appeal to the development partners to reconsider the district in this direction so that the whole district would benefit from their assistance.
On his part, the Zonal Coordinator of Micro Projects Management Unit (MPMU) Mr M.K Badu disclosed that, this project was one of 904 infrastructure projects constructed in six regions country wide namely Eastern, Central, Volta, Northern and the Upper regions for the period of July 2006-June 2009.
He further disclosed that, in the Northern region, total number of projects constructed is 159 at a cost of GH¢3,366,968.46) representing EDF component.
He said out of this, 7 projects were constructed in West Gonja which have been mentioned earlier. He also disclosed that, the programme supported 58 communities in 16 districts in the region with an amount of GH¢383,882.10 to implement income generating projects out of which 4 communities benefited in the West Gonja District.
Mr. Said the uniqueness of the programme is that the type of a project a community needs is determined by the community itself according to that community’s felt needs. Therefore projects are not imposed on communities by EU or the Government.
Mr. Badu remarked that, maintenance of the facility is very paramount and therefore urged the District assembly, Ministry of Education, PTA and school authorities to make provision in their expenditures for regular maintenance.
The occasion was witnessed by chiefs and elders, heads of departments, Hon Assembly Members, Civil society groups and the general public.
20th August, 2009 By: Regina Atule, Damongo
A three unit classroom block under the European Union 6th Micro –Project Progrmme Phase 1 and 2 has been commissioned at Nabori in the West Gonja District of the Northern Region.
In his address the DCE of the West Gonja District Hon. Adam Mutawakilu mentioned that, the task of the District Assemblies is to provide social amenities that would make the people of the area enjoy good life. This is however normally very difficult for the assemblies alone to do he added.
In the light of this he said, development partners had over the years come to the aid of the assemblies.
Hon. Adam said, the West Gonja District Assembly have been privileged to have the EU supporting them with some developmental activities including school buildings CHPS Compound, and Teachers quarters among others.
The DCE gave a brief account of the support the assembly has received from the EU for the 6th Micro Project Programme phase 1 and 2 as follows; (GH¢107,760.42) whilst the assembly and the communities contributed (GH¢26,940.11) which is twenty five percent of the total contribution for the construction of five projects in the district. He mentioned the projects as follows;
1. A 3 Unit Classroom Block at Nabori
2. A CHPS Compound at Achubunyor
3. A CHPS compound at Lingbinsi
4. Teachers Quarter at Mognori and
5. A Culvert at Murugu
Under the phase II he continued the EU supported the assembly with (GH¢125,750.71). The assembly and the communities also contributed (GH¢31,437.68) representing twenty five percent of the total cost.
The DCE mentioned the projects under taken during this period as follows;
1. A 3 Unit Classroom Block at Alhassankura
2. A 3 Unit Classroom Block at Achubunyor
3. A Nurses Quarter at Lanbonto
Not all, this component has also supported groups on income generating projects he added, saying at the moment, the component is supporting some groups in the district.
Among these groups he mentioned were Yelsuma women group, NSUA furniture, Ndenyi women group and Kagbamatu women group.
The DCE stated that, benefits of the EU Micro projects intervention to the district are numerous.
Apart from increasing enrolment in schools, teaching and learning has become conducive. Also, most communities can now get first hand contact with health personnel anytime the need arises he added.
He however said in some parts of the district, one cannot access the area during rainy season and this had forced them to centre most of the projects in a few areas since they are time bound.
He therefore appeal to the development partners to reconsider the district in this direction so that the whole district would benefit from their assistance.
On his part, the Zonal Coordinator of Micro Projects Management Unit (MPMU) Mr M.K Badu disclosed that, this project was one of 904 infrastructure projects constructed in six regions country wide namely Eastern, Central, Volta, Northern and the Upper regions for the period of July 2006-June 2009.
He further disclosed that, in the Northern region, total number of projects constructed is 159 at a cost of GH¢3,366,968.46) representing EDF component.
He said out of this, 7 projects were constructed in West Gonja which have been mentioned earlier. He also disclosed that, the programme supported 58 communities in 16 districts in the region with an amount of GH¢383,882.10 to implement income generating projects out of which 4 communities benefited in the West Gonja District.
Mr. Said the uniqueness of the programme is that the type of a project a community needs is determined by the community itself according to that community’s felt needs. Therefore projects are not imposed on communities by EU or the Government.
Mr. Badu remarked that, maintenance of the facility is very paramount and therefore urged the District assembly, Ministry of Education, PTA and school authorities to make provision in their expenditures for regular maintenance.
The occasion was witnessed by chiefs and elders, heads of departments, Hon Assembly Members, Civil society groups and the general public.
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