The Western North Regional Minister, Richard Obeng, has given an update on key infrastructural developments in the area.
In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Tuesday, Mr Obeng indicated that, development in the area has been impressive and progressive.
The region is one of the six new regions created in 2019 due to the difficulty of the people of Sefwi getting essential government developmental projects or services from the former regional capital, Sekondi-Takoradi.
President Akufo-Addo in September 2021 said he is very interested in making sure that the newly created region is developed.
However, Sehwi Bodi Member of Parliament (MP) Sampson Ahi lamented in December 2022 that the Akufo-Addo administration has neglected the area.
He said the NPP government has paid lip service to the development of the area, adding their roads are in a bad state.
But according to the Regional Minister, he is on a mission to improve the quality of lives of residents in line with the vision of President Akufo-Addo, adding that, a lot has been achieved since he assumed office on March 16, 2023.
Mr Obeng touted he has been able to spearhead developmental projects in the areas of education, health, security, roads, among others.
He stated that about 450 kilometres of road construction were started, with some completed and several at various stages of completion.
“We have constructed the Enchi-Didieso road, and reconnected communities that were previously isolated. This has not only improved transportation but has also stimulated economic activities, driving growth and development since the creation of the new region,” he said.
In the area of health, Mr. Obeng stated significant investments have been made to improve access to and quality of medical care, noting the region will soon have a dialysis centre.
For education, the Minister highlighted his One Student, One Desktop initiative, which was rolled out in June 2021 to improve the quality of academic activities.
He further, among other things, shed light on the construction of a military barracks and police command to improve and heighten security in the region.
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