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July 15, 2026
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Bono Minister commissions schools, inspects projects and rallies support for Mahama government in Tain
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- Bono Regional Minister Joseph Addae Akwaboa urged residents of Tain District and Bono Region to support President Mahama's development agenda during a working tour.
- He inspected the ongoing construction of the Debibi Senior High Technical School, a major GETFund-funded educational project.
- The minister commissioned new six-unit classroom blocks at Drobo Bepoayase and Agyaniamu, and a two-unit kindergarten block at Dagadu.
- Akwaboa emphasized the government's commitment to effective utilization of public funds for infrastructure development and improving living standards.
- He also inspected the Seikwa Nursing and Midwifery Training College and assured residents of the completion of major road projects.
Why This Matters
This article highlights the Ghanaian government's commitment to infrastructure development, particularly in education and roads, at the regional level. Such investments are crucial for improving human capital through enhanced access to quality education and stimulating economic activities by improving connectivity and trade routes. It also demonstrates the government's accountability through public inspections and commissioning of projects.
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