Jirapa, May 2, GNA - Dr Francis Dakurah Bawaana, the Member of

Parliament for Jirapa, has told his constituents that very soon the

government would create a new district from the Jirapa District and it woul= d

be known as Jirapa East District. Similarly, a new district would be formed out of the Lawra District for

Nandom. Dr. Bawaana said this at the maiden celebration of the 93Bong-Ngo"

festival by the chiefs and people of the Jirapa Traditional Area at Jirapa. Dr. Bawana advised his people to co-exist peacefully with other peopl= e,

saying that would help promote the good name of the area. It would also encourage investors to invest in some economic areas to

help improve the living conditions of the people. Dr. Bawana was full of praise for to the Nkoranzahene, Nana Okatakyie

Agyemang Kodom, for coming with 55 subjects to grace the festival, saying

such relationship should be emulated as it has the potential to unify the

country. He said despite the trying times and the political turmoil, Ghana woul= d

ever remain united because 93each of us is a neighbour's keeper". Dr. Bawana therefore advised people in the district to cherish unity,

peace, understanding, brotherhood, love and care which, he said were vital

ingredients for development. He said the government had brought a lot of development projects to th= e

district within a shor time and that more development projects would be

provided in the approaching years.