Savelugu(Northern Region) 8 March '99

The Savelugu/Nanton district assembly spent 1.7 billion cedis of its share of the district assemblies common fund on development projects between 1994 and 1997. Projects undertaken include a science resource centre for Savelugu senior secondary school, roads and markets, Alhaji Abdulai Harruna, district chief executive announced at the 1999 first ordinary meeting of the assembly at Savelugu. Alhaji Harruna said this year the assembly has earmarked 95 million cedis from the common fund to support the Savelugu water project, which is largely funded by the United Nations children's fund (UNICEF) and world vision international (WVI), as part of measures to eradicate guinea worm from the district. The assembly is also in consultation with the ministry of health to upgrade the Savelugu health centre to the level of a district hospital. Alhaji Harruna said the assembly is considering the institution of a scholarship scheme to help brilliant but poor children to continue their education to the highest level. Mr A.M. Baba, district co-ordinating director expressed concern about absenteeism pupils and teachers and appealed to all involved to put a stop to the practice. Alhaji Mumuni Musah, the presiding member, praised the DCE for his examplary leadership since assuming office and urged assembly members to continue to offer him their maximum co-operation.