The Upper East Regional House of Chiefs' newly renovated office building has been officially opened by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
The United States Agency for International Development (USIAD) Office of Transition Initiatives entirely funded the $140,000 renovation, which got under way in September of last year and was finished in March of this year.
The assistance was a component of the United States' commitment to fostering comradery across communities, peace, and stability in Ghana.
All of the offices were given new roofs, and all of the rooms' floors were tiled. Additionally, new restrooms were built, and drainage work was done.
The remaining tasks include paving the compound, planting, and fixing ceiling fans and air conditioners.
The renovated structure is anticipated to offer a comfortable and welcoming location for gatherings, work, and training for the facility's leaders, queen moms, and technical personnel.
The event was attended by dignitaries, including Tongraan Kugbilsong Nalebetang, a member of the Council of State; the Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu; and the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng.
not shocked
The renovated office structure
At the project's opening ceremony yesterday in Bolgatanga, Dr. Bawumia thanked the chiefs and individuals who made a variety of contributions to make it happen.
The Vice President stated that he was not shocked by USAID's gesture because it was consistent with the work the organisation has been performing around the nation for years.
high regard
The vice president stated that chieftaincy-related issues were causing the administration concern since they were being handled with limited national resources that might have been used for other fundamental developmental initiatives.
To avert and manage unrest in the north, Vice President Bawumia urged increased cooperation.
Regarding the never-ending Bawku issue, he expressed the hope that the ongoing government measures will contribute to a sustainable peace in Bawku and speed up the development of the town for the benefit of the locals.
Important problems
According to Virginia E. Palmer, the US ambassador to Ghana, traditional authority is at the heart of many of Ghana's most pressing problems in the fields of development, peacebuilding, justice, and women's empowerment.
According to Ms. Palmer, efforts by both nations to further bolster their close alliance included renovating the home of the House of Chiefs.
Security in danger
Her comment that "our investment shows that we recognise the concerns of the region and that the USA is committed to supporting her partners in Northern Ghana to remain resilient" was in response to her observation that Ghana's security was being threatened by forces not too distant from the region.
An old structure is an eyesore.
The House of Chiefs structure has not undergone renovations since 1971, according to Pe Ditundini Adiali Ayagitam III, the President of the House of Chiefs, and the outdated offices are an eyesore.
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