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  The founder and Executive Director of Rita Humanitarian Aid Foundation, Rita Yaaloonaa has eulogized the Wogu Development Association, WODA, describing it as "unique and enviable" in the whole of Daffiama, Bussie, Issa.  She made the comments while speaking at this year's WODA annual meeting held of the 31st December, 2021. The Director cum gender activist observed that the youth of Wogu is well organized by the development Association, the reason the community is able to initiate community development projects without relying on politicians. She said that uniqueness must be emulated by other communities in the district to propel development. Introducing the Foundation to the hundreds of people that gathered at the event, she assured the community of the Foundation's support in contributing to improve education, lives of the vulnerable, disability groups and farmers. The director also used the platform to announce a special sponsorship package to the best BECE femal...

  The Member of Parliament for Daffiama, Bussie, Issa, Hon Sebastian Sandaare has supported the Wogu Development Association, a community development group with 100 bags of cement to support a community project initiated by the Association. He also fulfilled his promise to provide a brand new laptop to facilitate the teaching and learning for ICT in the ICT center that was constructed by the Association. The MP also donated a cash amount of Five Hundred Ghana Cedis to support the program. Speaking at the annual durbar of the Association at Wogu on the 31st of December, 2021, he praised the Association for its bold steps in championing the development needs of the community and reiterated his commitment to working with the Association to ensure development.  "I have also taken notice of the problems at our Health facility and I will see what I can do ensure the health needs of the people" he added.  The Wogu Development Association is one of the most formidable interest gr...

  The member of parliament for the Dafffiama-Bussie-Issa constituency, Hon Dr Sebastian Sandaare has entreated his constituents and the general public to get vaccinated against the deadly covid-19 and continue to observe all the protocols. The law maker made this appeal when addressing the general assembly meeting of the Dafffiama-Bussie-Issa District national students union held on the 29th December, 2021. The medical doctor cum law maker said he has taken his jab some months ago and since has not seen any side effects of the covid-19 vaccines. "If it is that you will die or become importent, it will definitely happens, so the vaccines is safe and has no side effects", Hon Dr Sandaare added. He however entreated all to continue observing the protocols such as wearing the nose mask, social distancing, regular uses of hand sanitizer and many other measures been elaborated by the Ghana Health service. Filed by Isaac Langu

  Pulbaa is a community in the Daffiama Bussie Issa District in the upper West region. This years durbar which is organised by the youth of Pulbaa is geared towards unity and peace among others, that will bring development to the community. This years durbar is the first in the history of Pulbaa. The gathering was duly inaugurated as an annual event. The Youth Development Association has constituted various communities to works towards making it a bigger annual festival.  Hon Isaac Vinakuba who was speaking to the youth talked on Education among the youth because Education they say is the key to success and the youth of Pulbaa by all standard should be encouraged. He therefore encouraged parents to force their wards to school for the betterment of tomorrow and also parents should not relent to provide for their children when they are in need. He particularly urged Parents and traditional leaders to teach their children the history of Pulbaa.  He added that, knowing the hi...

  As I sat back to reflect solemnly on the ending year and the birth of my Lord Jesus Christ, something struck me as my memory switched to the needy in society, orphans, the poor, the vulnerable among others.    I picked my phone, scrolled through pictures I took during my usual rounds in the Nandom municipality. A sight of one of the pictures I took pushed me to start writing this article. Indeed, this certainly is my last article of the year ending 2021. It is heart touching. I believe strongly that the new year coming 2022 will resolve this problem.  Some time in December 2021, I was at Naapaal on my assignment. While I waited for some people at the community’s church, I saw about twenty-five (25) children playing in an open space. Some of those children were in school uniforms.  I asked some of them who were playing football whether or not they were students. They responded affirmatively. The next thing that came to mind was the school. So, I asked where the...

The Regional Chairman for the National Democratic Congress, Alhaji Abdul Nasir, popularly known as heavywait chairman Bunas, has donated massively to the people of Wogu in the Upper West Region.  He donated 100 pieces of dual desks to improve teaching and learning by making students comfortable in class. He has also donated 30bags of cement to help a community project initiated by the Development Association. The NDC regional chairman for the Upper West Region had his hey life in Wogu, his uncle village and has always participated in their community programs. Speaking at the annual durbar of the Wogu Development Association held on the 31st December, 2021, he admonished the youth to eschew needless partisan interests when it comes to community development. According to him, unity of purpose is what can propel community development. He further pledged his continuous support for any activity undertaken by the Association.

  The Daffiama, Bussie, Issa district student Union has honoured their Member of Parliament, Hon Sebastian Sandaare for his contribution to education in the district. The honour was given him at this year's Student Union Assembly meeting held at Daffiama Senior High School on the 29th December, 2021. The Member of Parliament has been consistent in the support of students in the district. He has since been sponsoring the activities of the Students Union even before he became the Member of Parliament. This year's program which included quiz competition for basic schools in the district was sponsored by the lawmaker.  The students described the contribution of the Member of Parliament as the one which shall "remain in the good history of the district". Speaking at the event, the Member of Parliament admonished students to prioritize education over letting themselves being used by politicians to denigrate others. He said, that can be destructive to their carriers.  He als...