On a bright Tuesday morning, the corridors of Ghana’s Jubilee House welcomed a passionate advocate for the Upper East Region, Mr. Gabriel Agambila.
Though living in the diaspora, Mr. Agambila’s heart beats for home, and as the Founder of Alagumgube, he arrived determined to champion transformative projects for his native region.
His mission was clear: to engage government officials on the pressing development priorities that have long shaped the dreams of the Upper East people. In a pivotal meeting with the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, Mr. Agambila steered the conversation toward four core issues: critical infrastructure, sports development, cultural preservation, and traditional leadership.
One of the most urgent matters raised was the absence of a standard sporting facility in the Upper East Region. “The Upper East Region has never had a sporting stadium with tartan tracks to encourage and nurture athletic talent. This is long overdue and must be addressed to promote sports development in the region,” Mr. Agambila asserted. He passionately appealed for the region’s inclusion among the three earmarked for a modern sports stadium, emphasizing the transformative impact such a project would have on the youth.
Turning to aviation infrastructure, Mr. Agambila acknowledged the inclusion of the Bolgatanga Airport project in the national budget. Yet, he pressed for further action, calling on private investors to accelerate the airport’s construction. “Even though the Bolgatanga Airport has been captured in the budget, we are appealing for investors to support the process so the project can be completed within the shortest possible time,” he appealed.
Alagumgube, under Mr. Agambila’s stewardship, has already made tangible contributions. The association facilitated land clearing and negotiated additional land for a standard runway, even mobilizing funds from a distinguished son of the region to carry out cadastral planning for the airport site.
Cultural and educational issues were not left behind. Mr. Agambila voiced disappointment over the delayed rollout of the Grune language in schools, despite its approval three years prior. He called for immediate steps to preserve the region’s linguistic and cultural heritage. Furthermore, he highlighted the unresolved Bolgatanga chieftaincy matter, urging a swift resolution to ensure that the traditional area could benefit from strong leadership and renewed unity.
The government officials present, including the Chief of Staff and Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, commended Alagumgube for its persistent advocacy, particularly its instrumental role in establishing a Passport Office in the Upper East Region. They expressed hope that more regions would benefit from such dedicated organisations championing local development.
As the meeting drew to a close, Mr. Agambila offered heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the airport land clearance and the establishment of the Passport Office. Their collective efforts, he said, stood as a testament to the unity and determination driving the Upper East Region toward a brighter future.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
