President John Mahama has outlined a new development plan for the Savannah Region. The plan includes a university, a hospital, a water supply system, and major road projects. These interventions are set to begin in 2025.
He made the announcement on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a stop at the Yagbonwura’s Palace in Damongo. The visit was part of his ‘Thank You’ tour.
“This is more than a thank you,” Mahama told the gathering. “It is a renewal of trust, a renewal of shared purpose.”
He said the projects aim to close the development gap in education, water, healthcare, and transportation.
New University to Focus on Agriculture
One of the major projects is a public university with a focus on agriculture and related sciences. Mahama said it will support the Feed Ghana programme and train young people in agri-business.
Funding has been included in the 2025 budget. “This university will not just be symbolic,” he said. “It will be grounded in our national plan for skills and education.”
Water for Damongo
Mahama confirmed that the long-delayed Damongo water project will go ahead this year. It will draw water from the White Volta at Yapei and serve over 8,000 residents.
He stated that the European Union is financing the project and that all designs are now ready.
Regional Hospital and Stadium
A regional hospital will also be built in Damongo. This is part of a national plan to build hospitals in all six new regions.
A sports stadium will also be constructed in Damongo to promote youth development.
Major Roads to be Repaired
Mahama promised road improvements across the region. The Damongo-Fufulso-Sawla road will see repairs, especially the Damongo-Sawla stretch.
The Tinga-Busunu road is also in the works, with procurement underway.
He also mentioned the Bole-Chache road, Bole town roads, and feeder roads in Daboya, Busunu, Yapei, and Bipe.
New roads will link Central Gonja to Salaga North and South. He listed more routes, including Yapei-Salaga, Kusawgu-Pingjipe, and roads from Kpembe and Adape.
Teacher and Skills Training to Expand
A STEM high school will be built in Tinga. A vocational training centre will open in Salaga. It will focus on ICT, construction, green jobs, and agribusiness.
Mahama also announced that the Savannah College of Education in Daboya has been absorbed into the public system. The GETFund and the Tertiary Education Commission have been instructed to expedite staffing and development.
Construction at the abandoned teacher training college in Doli will also resume.
“We are here to work for the farmer in Daboya, the teacher in Bole, the nurse in Salaga, and the student in Damongo,” Mahama said.
Stronger Local Representation
Mahama praised the number of Savannah Region natives now serving in public roles—ministers, heads of agencies, and ambassadors.
“No region, no district, no community will be left behind,” he said.
