The Assembly member for the Zorkor-Gamborongo electoral area, Hon. Awineyesema Abiire, has expressed his admiration for the Alagumgube Association, which has taken the lead in advocating for the establishment of an airport in the Upper East Region. Apexnewsgh reports
Hon. Abiire’s praise flowed from the proactive initiatives of Alagumgube, which included organizing a grand durbar in 2024 and clearing the designated site for the airport. Heavy machinery has been busy grading the land, laying the groundwork for this significant development.
The momentum for the airport project received a boost with visits from the CEO of the Airport Authority and former President John Dramani Mahama, both of whom have assured the residents that the project will come to fruition.
“I salute the leadership of the Alagumgube Association,” Hon. Abiire remarked. “Their proactiveness, thoughtfulness, and action-oriented approach to local governance and development are commendable.”
Interestingly, the Alagumgube Association is a relatively new entity, having been launched in New Jersey, USA, just in 2024 with Mr. Gaberiel Agambila as its founder. Its presence in the Upper East Region is even more recent, only two months old, but its impact has already been significant, resonating with the community.
Before Alagumgube’s emergence, other organizations operated in the region, with some residents expressing disappointment in their performance, often mentioning BONABOTO as an example. Hon. Abiire addressed these concerns by highlighting that every organization has unique core values that shape its approach.
“Every association has its own core values and methods. BONABOTO operates differently, focusing on building networks, facilitation, and silent lobbying,” he explained.
As a call to action, Hon. Abiire encouraged the Upper East Youth Association to collaborate with both Alagumgube and BONABOTO, emphasizing the importance of unity in amplifying their voices for the betterment of the region.
With the community rallying around these initiatives, there is a renewed sense of hope for the future of the Upper East Region and the long-awaited airport that promises to enhance connectivity and development.
Hon. Abiire also believe that for those saying the region needs road, portable drinking water must understand that once an airport is built at Anateem in Sumbrungu, it will bring some other good development such as good roads, good drinking water, Hotels and more in the area.
Source: Apexnswsgh.com
