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GWCL MD Visits Dalun Chief, Unveils Bold Plans to End Water Crisis in Northern Region

Dalun- N/R, March 26, 2025

The Managing Director of Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Hon. Adam Mutawakilu, alongside his deputy and other key officials, on Tuesday, March 25, paid a courtesy visit to the Paramount Chief of the Dalun Traditional Area, Dalun-Lana Naa Mustapha Sanah, at the Yagri Palace in Dalun, Northern Region.

The visit was a crucial step in addressing the long-standing water crisis affecting Tamale, Yendi, and Damongo, a situation that has left thousands of residents struggling for clean drinking water.

In his remarks, Hon. Mutawakilu reassured the chief of GWCL’s commitment to resolving the crisis, outlining bold measures his outfit is taking to ensure a sustainable and reliable water supply. He acknowledged the frustration of residents and pledged that his leadership is fully committed to finding a lasting solution.

The Dalun-Lana, expressing deep concern over the dire situation, emphasized that the crisis is not just an issue for the affected towns but also a major concern for the Overlord of Dagbon, His Majesty Ya-Na Abukari II, and the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, His Majesty Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jawu Soale.

For years, Tamale and its surrounding communities have endured severe water shortages, despite the fact that GWCL draws, treats, and distributes water from the White Volta through Nawunni, a suburb of Dalun. The scarcity has forced residents and even animals to rely on unwholesome water sources, posing serious health risks.

The Dalun-Lana urged GWCL to work tirelessly to restore regular water supply, describing the crisis as “shameful” and a major setback to development in the region. He, however, expressed confidence in the MD’s leadership and wished him success in this all-important mission to bring relief to the people.

As the GWCL embarks on this ambitious journey to solve the water crisis, residents remain hopeful that this visit marks the beginning of a new era, one where every home has access to clean and safe water.
By: Rafiq Abdulai

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Tolon MP hands over Canoe Boat to the People of Zantani worth GHC80,000

Deputy Minority Chief Whip and MP for Tolon, Hon. Alhaj Habib Iddrisu has handed over a Canoe Boat to the people of Zantani, a riverine community, marking a significant step of enhancing transportation of the residents across the river.

The Canoe Boat which is 40-horsepower was commissioned for use by the MP worth 80,000 Ghana Cedis.

At a ceremony in Zantani, Hon. Habib Iddrisu handed over the Canoe and 50 live jackets to the Chief of the community, stating his commitment to addressing the basic essentials of the community members.

This follows several other interventions including connecting the community to national grid, provision of boreholes, women empowerment initiatives, donation of start-up tools to Master Craft Persons and Apprentices among others delivered to the people of Zantani tailored to reducing their plight and addressing their socio-economic needs.

Addressing the people, the MP asked them to take good care of the Canoe Boat, advising them to always fuel it with premix fuel for its safety and durability.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

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Ghanasco 65th Anniversary: Jira Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor donates a Bull to the school

The Paramount Chief of Buipe Traditional Area, Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor, has also contributed his widow’s might towards the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghana Senior High School, by donating a bull, a bag of maize, and undisclosed amount of cash to the management of the school.

Delegation led by elders of Buipe Wura Palace, presented the donations to the school on Thursday, 20th November, 2025 as part of activities marking the 65th anniversary celebration.

This follows a visit to the Jira Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor to inform him about the anniversary celebration months ago by a delegation led by the Head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu. The Chief was also invited to attend the ceremony.

Presenting the items on behalf of the Gira Buipewura, Abdulai Jinapor, Ayawasu Gonja Chief in the Greater Accra Region, Garaba Lukman Issahaka Jaja expressed the commitment of the Chief to support the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghanasco, the reason, he made such donation to the school.

On behalf of the entire school, the head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu expressed his profound gratitude to the Buipewura for the gesture done them, remarking that it will add value to the anniversary celebration which comes off today

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N/R GJA Awards: Inusah Hamzah Lansah wins best Energy and Electricity Advocacy award

Sagani TV’s Community Watch Host, Inusah Hamzah Lansah, has been adjudged the Best advocate in energy and electricity against power theft known as illegal connection in the Northern Region.

At the 5th Northern Region Ghana Journalists Association Awards held on Saturday Night, 15th November 2025, in Tamale, Inusah Lansah was recognized for his consistent advocacy in sensitizing power consumers to honor their tariffs obligations against engaging in illegal connection accounting to revenue shorfalls by NEDCo and other partners in the energy value chain.

Also, on the awards night, Inusah Armeyaw Anas of Sagani Tv was also named the best reporter in Tourism and Culture.They were presented with citations and plaques by GJA in recognition of excellence in their journalistic work.

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As reward for his award, Inusah Hamzah Lansah was rewarded with 2,000 Ghana Cedis.

The Sagani TV’s anchor, Hamzah Lansah’s advocacy gained momentum, changing people’s attitude and mentality in the wake of NEDCo’s revenue mobilization drive of mass disconnection exercise in the Greater Tamale including meter monitoring exercise.

Having realized his contribution in the energy sector, Ghana Journalists Association, Northern Regional Chapter awarded Inusah Hamza Lansah for his outstanding role in influencing people to eschew power theft and resorting to appropriate means of honoring their tariffs obligations.

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Through the Sagani TV’s Community Watch, Inusah Hamza Lansah uses the platform to highlight the plight of communities in the social sector such as poor roads network, lack of potable Drinking water, sanitation challenges, Educational infrastructure deficit, drug abuse among the youth, among other issues for the attention of duty bearers for intervention.

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