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“UDS Lecturers are among the best in Ghana and we Need their Ideas in Reviewing the Regional Development Strategy”-Upper West Regional Minister

The Upper West Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih has called for suggestions and ideas from the UDS lecturers and stakeholders towards reviewing the Regional Development Strategy (RDS). According to him, the Regional Coordinating Council was working hard towards reviewing the RDS document and that having being an alumnus of the University and knowing the good lecturers the university have, he would tap their ideas to be incorporated into the strategy so that they can together develop the region and move the region forward.

The Minister made the call when the Governing Council led by the Council Chairman called on him in his office on 13th May, 2019 to congratulate him, on his appointment and introduce the Governing Council to him. The courtesy call was also to discuss some relevant issues confronting the University.

On his part, the Council Chairman indicated how excited they were when they heard that Dr. Bin Salih who is an alumnus, was appointed as the Upper West Regional Minister. He said they were proud of him and promised the minister their support in moving the region forward.

The Council Chair also noted that, the university was in a transition period and that a team has been set up by the Council to do all the grounds work in ensuring a smooth transition. He said the Governing Council would do everything possible to ensure that government intentions for making the university autonomous are achieved.

He added that the school currently lack some basic infrastructure such us, library complex and hostel facilities for students that needed serious attention.

Dr. Bin Salih appreciated their visit and indicated to them that UDS has shaped his life in so many ways which he believes contributed to his appointment as the Regional Minister and that he would not disappoint them. He said he would do everything possible to make UDS and the good people of Upper West proud.

The Minister commended the University Council for opening a health facility in the region that has now become a referral point, due to their quality health professional and good service delivery. He assured that, whatever the RCC would do to make the clinic function well to achieve its core mandate would be done. As such, the Council should not hesitate calling on the RCC when they need any form of support that would help the clinic enhance its service delivery.

Touching on the transition of the University, Dr. Bin Salih indicated that the people of Upper West Region are anxiously waiting for the transition and that he prays that it come to fruition. He noted that at the last Cabinet Meeting, the President indicated to them that he wanted all the new universities to become operational this year, 2019.

Responding to the infrastructural needs of the school, the Minister said he has taken note of all the projects the RCC started in the school, and that he would work hard towards the completion of such projects. He asked the University to submit the list of all uncompleted projects so that he can make follow ups from the Ministry to ensure their completion.

The University is expected to furnish the office of the Upper West RCC with the list of all uncompleted projects by next week for further action.

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A delegation from the Naa S.D Dombo Foundation called on Upper West Regional Minister

A delegation from the Naa S.D Dombo Foundation called on Upper West Regional Minister, Dr Hafiz Bin Salih in his office on 7th May 2017. The call was to update the Minister on preparations done so far towards the launching of the Dombo Foundation on Friday 10th 2019 in Jirapa.

The Minister appreciated their visit and indicated that the program was very dear to his heart. He noted that at the launch of the program on Friday, he would be giving a narration of certain things that happened in the past in his presence regarding to Naa S. D Dombo.

According to him, he wrote an article and indicated how Dombo’s name came to add up to that of Dankwa-Bisia and now Dankwa-Dombo-Bisia tradition.

The Hon Regional Minister is expected to deliver a speech as the Guest of Honour and as well launch a book at the Regional launch of Naa S.D Dombo Foundation on Friday 10th May 2019 in Jirapa Royal Cozy Hotel.

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Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwifery Association paid a courtesy call on Upper West Regional Minister

Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwifery Association paid a courtesy call on Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Dr Hafiz Bin Salih in his office on 2nd May 2019.
The call was to formally congratulate the Minister and to also pledge their support to him in order to succeed as the Regional Minister.

The Regional Minister appreciated their visit and indicated that, he has very high regards for the nursing profession and their contribution towards the forward March of the nation can not be underestimated.

Dr Bin Salih expressed his excitement seeing the Association Executives who called on him hailing from the Upper West Region and commmended them for staying in their home Region to provide valuable services to the people of upper west.

He assured them of his support and that of the RCC in the development of the region. He indicated that the Minister for Health would soon be in the region so that they can together see how service delivery can be improved in our health facilities.

According to him, by mid this year, every district would be getting an ambulance to enhance health care delivery.

Dr Bin Salih noted that, another issue Paramount to him was education. This he said, there is the need to role out more relevant nursing programs in the health institutions in Upper West.

According to him, there is the need to upgrade some of the health institutions to a degree awarding institutions. He said stakeholder consultative meetings shall be held so that they come out with a working document that can be used to lobby for the upgrading.

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Upper West Regional Minister salutes gallant workers in the region and the various roles they played in bringing the Upper West Region this far since it’s creation.

Upper West Regional Minister, Hon Dr Hafiz Bin Salih salutes gallant workers in the region and the various roles they played in bringing the Upper West Region this far since it’s creation. He asked for an unflinching support from workers as he leads the region as Regional Minister.

Addressing the Unemployment situation in the country, Dr Bin Salih revealed that’ll plans were underway to recruit staff for the newly created Districts and regions after successfully exiting the International Monetory Fund(IMF) bailout program. This he said was a clear demonstration of government’s determination to create jobs and improve public service delivery.

Dr Bin Salih urged all workers to ensure discipline at work by minimizing workers absenteeism.

He also assured the security agencies that government would not move their pensions from the CAP 30 they currently enjoy to SSNIT. This was in response to a threat by organized labour to government not to make any mistake moving the security agencies pensions from the CAP 30 to SSNIT, else they would advise themselves by laying down their tools should government goes ahead with such decision.

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Local NUGS UDS Wa Campus Honours Upper West Regional Minister

Upper West Regional Minister , Hon Dr Hafiz Bin Salih honored with a citation from Local NUGS UDS Wa campus chapter on 30th April 2019 in his office. This was part the award ceremony to honour some alumni who contributed significantly towards the growth of local NUGS and UDS as a whole. The Minister appreciated their visit and the honor done him. He indicated that, UDS has shaped his life which makes him a proud alumni. He assured them of his support in anything that need to be done for the growth of NUGS in UDS Was Campus. He advised them to take their books serious as they perform their duties as student leaders so that one day they can rise to become like him.

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Upper West Regional Minister calls for calm and unity in the Jirapa Municipal Assembly

The Upper West Regional Minister, Dr Hafiz Bin Salih has called for the restoration of calm between the Assembly Members and the Municipal Chief Executive. He appealed to the traditional rulers to support him restore peace in the Assembly for government business to run smoothly in the Municipality.

The Minister made this call when he visited the Paramount chief of Ullo at his palace as part of his familiarization visit to chiefs in the region.

The Minister noted that he was worried that for about a year now the Assembly has not held any meeting to deliberate on issues of interest to the people of Jirapa. He called for the restoration of calm in the interest of the development of the region.

The Upper West Regional Minister in his quest to work with the chiefs and people of the region to bring development to the region, continued his familiarisation visit to the Ullo Paramountcy on 28th April 2019 to introduce himself to them and solicit their support and blessings to lead the region. The visit is also to aid the Minister know the people and their developmental needs so that he can work to address them.

Whiles addressing the chiefs and people of Ullo, Dr. Bin Salih indicated that he came to work hard to bring development to the region and not to be worshiped.

“I know by 2020, I would be coming to the Paramount chief of Ullo to canvas for your votes for H E Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo. And I cannot come canvassing for votes for Nana Addo when the government has not done anything in Ullo. So I need to work hard so that the things I would do can reflect in your minds to vote for H E Nana Addo”, he noted.

He assured the people that he would work very hard so that together, they can move the region forward.

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Two Trucks Loaded With 50kg of Fertilizer Believed To Be Smuggled Fertilizer In The Upper West Region was Impounded on By The National Security Laision Officer

Barely a week ago when the Upper West Regional Minister in his bid to fighting fertilizer smuggling in the region meant for the Planting for Food and Jobs Program, urged the people of Upper West to all be vigilant and report any suspected fertilizer smuggling to the police for necessary actions; two trucks loaded with 50kg of fertilizer believed to be smuggled fertilizer in the Upper West Region was impounded on by the National Security Laision Officer on 26th April 2019 in Wa.

The tracks which contained two thousand bags of unapproved fertilizers were intercepted by the National Security in the Upper West Region.

Two articulated trucks carrying 50 kilogrammes of fertilizers from a vendor John Dor Ventures at Nkoranza to B.B. Slow, a distributor at Gwollu in the Sissala West District were both impounded.

Interacting with the media after the seizure, the Regional Security Liaison Officer Ben Suuri said government had banned the transportation of fertilizers meant for the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) to the five regions of the north to prevent smuggling.

The Regional Security Liaison Officer Ben Suuri said only fertilizers weighing not more than 25 kilograms can be transported to the northern half of the country.

Transporters must first inform the Regional Coordinating Council which will in turn inform the District Assembly where the fertilizers are destined for.

The District Assemblies, led by the District Agriculture Officers are also expected to confirm that the entities receiving the fertilizers in the districts are licensed to distribute fertilizers for the Planting for Food and Jobs Program.

The Upper West Regional Minister whiles addressing a gathering of chiefs and people of Takpo in the Upper West Region two weeks ago indicated to them that, the fertilizer that comes into the region is enough for farmers to enjoy the subsidy. He entreated all stakeholders in the region to be alert and vigilant so that unscrupulous people do not divert the fertilizer to other areas for sale.

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Upper West Regional Minister Urges All Teachers To Put in Their Best and Be Results Oriented

The Upper West Regional Minister, Hon Dr Hafiz Bin Salih graced the 3rd congregation ceremony of Tumu College of Education on 27th April 2019. He charged graduands to distinguish themselves by their hard work and good attitudes. He urged all teachers toteachers in other to improve the fallen standard of education in the region

He indicated that, as professionals in the educational sector, it was very important that they understand the professional ethics in their field in order for them to succeed and impact positively in the lives of students.

“Ethics are set of principles that people use to decide on what is right and what is wrong. For example, in the Ghana Education Service, it is against the code of ethics to come to work drunk; and also for a teacher to get into sexual relationship with a student”, he noted.
He added that, there were many professional conducts one must follow to excel as a professional. This he said, they need to know the code of ethics of their profession and it should be their guide at all times.

According to Dr Bin Salih, one of the aspirations of government is to have a robust human resource base to propel the development of the country.

“We believe in the ability of the Ghanaian youth to achieve whatever they set their minds on. That is why the President wants every Ghanaian of school going age to enroll in school for free, and basic education has being redefine to include secondary education. This reform and several more in the education sector is to ensure quality in our schools and also to ensure the teacher is motivated and resourced to deliver”, he explained

The Minister used the opportunity to urge all teachers to support these government’s policies and programmes for the growth and development of this country.

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“Upper West Regional Minister assures Chiefs and people of Daffiama, of addressing security situation in the region”

Daffiama Naa, Naa Dekongman Domalee John has called on the Upper West Regional Minster to address the security situation in the region. He indicated that Daffiama was a very peaceful community, until recent times when notorious armed robbers who operates two miles away from the community terrorize them and making the place insecure for the indigenes to even travel on the road after 5pm.

Naa Domalee, made this call when the Upper West Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih paid a courtesy call on him at his Palace on 23rd April, 2019 to introduce himself as the new Regional Minister and seek for their support and blessings in the quest to work with chiefs and their people in the region.

The Paramount Chief indicated that, Daffiama Traditional Council is made up of eighteen divisional and sub divisional stools and are descendants of the Mamprugu and Dagbaani people. Their nearest relations are the Busa people where they moved from and finally came and settled in Daffiama. Both communities have good relationship and attend each other’s funerals and festivals.

He used the opportunity to call on government to construct some major roads in the district.

According to him, some of the roads were too bad to the extent that communal labour would not help.
Naa Domalee again called on government to continue and complete the Dam project it started in the community to enable farmers use them for the dry season farming, since the rains were about to start.

Dr. Hafiz Bin salih in addressing the chiefs and people of Daffiama indicated that he sees the chieftaincy institution as a very critical stakeholder in the governance architecture of the country. He said, government cannot do it alone and that government would have to partner with Traditional Authorities to implement its policies.

“Government cannot do it alone but would have to partner with Traditional Authorities in implementing its policies. I find in you a very relevant chief, not only in this region, but the entire country”, he noted.

He also noted that experienced chiefs like Daffiama Naa who was a public servant, would always be consulted for ideas when the need arise. He said the RCC had taken note of all the concerns raised by the Paramount Chief and that the appropriate authorities would be called upon to take necessary actions as soon as possible especially, the roads and security concerns.

The Upper West Regional Minister continued his tour in the region paying courtesy calls on paramount chiefs to introduce himself to them and to seek for their blessing and support in the efforts to work with chiefs and their people to accelerate the development of the region. The courtesy calls on the paramount chiefs in the region are also aimed at providing him a platform to interact with the chiefs and know their challenges.

The Minister first visited the Paramount Chief of Issa Traditional Area, Naa Yelekuang Bawille II and his elders and later visited the paramount chief of Daffiama.

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UDS Lecturers among the Best in the Country and we Need their Ideas in Reviewing the Regional Development Strategy-Upper West Regional Minister

 

The Upper West Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih has called for suggestions and ideas from the UDS lecturers and stakeholders towards reviewing the Regional Development Strategy (RDS).  According to him, the Regional Coordinating Council was working hard towards reviewing the RDS document and that having being an alumnus of the University and knowing the good lecturers the university have, he would tap their ideas to be incorporated into the strategy so that they can together develop the region and move the region forward.

The Minister made the call when the Governing Council led by the Council Chairman called on him in his office on 13th May, 2019 to congratulate him, on his appointment and introduce the Governing Council to him. The courtesy call was also to discuss some relevant issues confronting the University.

On his part, the Council Chairman indicated how excited they were when they heard that Dr. Bin Salih who is an alumnus, was appointed as the Upper West Regional Minister. He said they were proud of him and promised the minister their support in moving the region forward.

The Council Chair also noted that, the university was in a transition period and that a team has been set up by the Council to do all the grounds work in ensuring a smooth transition. He said the Governing Council would do everything possible to ensure that government intentions for making the university autonomous are achieved.

He added that the school currently lack some basic infrastructure such us, library complex and hostel facilities for students that needed serious attention.

Dr. Bin Salih appreciated their visit and indicated to them that UDS has shaped his life in so many ways which he believes contributed to his appointment as the Regional Minister and that he would not disappoint them. He said he would do everything possible to make UDS and the good people of Upper West proud.

The Minister commended the University Council for opening a health facility in the region that has now become a referral point, due to their quality health professional and good service delivery. He assured that, whatever the RCC would do to make the clinic function well to achieve its core mandate would be done. As such, the Council should not hesitate calling on the RCC when they need any form of support that would help the clinic enhance its service delivery.

Touching on the transition of the University, Dr. Bin Salih indicated that the people of Upper West Region are anxiously waiting for the transition and that he prays that it come to fruition. He noted that at the last Cabinet Meeting, the President indicated to them that he wanted all the new universities to become operational this year, 2019.

Responding to the infrastructural needs of the school, the Minister said he has taken note of all the projects the RCC started in the school, and that he would work hard towards the completion of such projects. He asked the University to submit the list of all uncompleted projects so that he can make follow ups from the Ministry to ensure their completion. The University is expected to furnish the office of the Upper West RCC with the list of all uncompleted projects by next week for further action.