Sagnarigu: The Sagnarigu Municipal Assembly in the Northern Region has developed four modern markets with ancillary facilities to boost the local economy and improve trading activities in the municipality. The projects were part of the achievements highlighted during the Assembly's maiden 'Accounting to the People' forum held at Sagnarigu.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Abdulai Imoro Gong, Sagnarigu Municipal Chief Executive, discussed several interventions undertaken by the Assembly across key sectors to improve living conditions and accelerate socio-economic development. In the local economic development sector, the Assembly completed various construction projects including commercial sheds, lockable stores, market facilities with washrooms, clinics, cr¨ches, and Police posts to support commercial activities.
Under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme, the Assembly completed 24 lockable stores, a 20-seater water closet toilet facility, urinals, and paved areas. Mr. Gong also noted the completion of a two-storey commercial facility at Jisonayili, comprising 22 lockable stores, a Police post, a cr¨che, clinic, 72 stalls, and rehabilitated washrooms. At the Kalpohin Market, 24 stalls, a 14-seater washroom facility, paved lorry and car parks, and a two-storey 40 lockable stores facility were constructed. Additionally, a livestock market and loading ramp were developed to improve livestock trading and transportation.
Mr. Gong highlighted the enhancement in access to primary healthcare with the construction of seven health infrastructure projects. Teaching and learning conditions were improved through eight educational infrastructure projects and the supply of 1,600 dual desks to schools. The Assembly also supported 163 Persons with Disabilities in business development, healthcare, and education.
In the water and sanitation sector, 10 boreholes were drilled for mechanisation, six were rehabilitated and upgraded, and approximately 2,000 metres of pipelines were laid to enhance pipe-borne water supply. Refuse was evacuated at 11 sites, and the pay-as-you-dump waste management system was introduced to improve sanitation.
Transportation and accessibility improvements included 51 kilometres of roads under construction and 11 kilometres surfaced with bitumen. About two kilometres of storm drains were constructed, and several drains were desilted and dredged to mitigate flooding. The Assembly also facilitated the graduation and distribution of start-up kits to 751 beneficiaries to support skills development and entrepreneurship among the youth.
Mr. Ali Adolf John, Northern Regional Minister, commended the Assembly for promoting accountability and implementing projects that directly impacted residents. He reiterated the government's commitment to strengthening participatory governance and ensuring inclusive development.