Builsa South Showcases Its Riches as the Food Basket of the North at PEARL Framework Launch
The vibrant town of Bolgatanga today played host to the unveiling of the PEARL (Prosperity through Enterprise, Agriculture, Resilience and Livelihoods) Framework, a 10-year blueprint for transforming the Upper East Region. Amidst the energy and optimism of the event, officials from the Builsa South District Assembly seized the opportunity to highlight their district’s unique strengths on a regional and national stage. Speaking passionately on behalf of the Assembly, Jafar Mohammed Saeed did not mince words as he described Builsa South as the undisputed food basket of the North. “Wherever you are, far or near, the very best place for your investments in agri- and agro-processing, or any agri-business, is Builsa South. No doubt about that,” he declared in an interview with Apexnewsgh. Saeed pointed to the district’s vast commercial rice valleys, emphasizing that farming here was not a matter of a few acres, but of hundreds and hundreds of acres ripe for cultivation. “Every farmer, far and near, can take advantage of our resources,” he said. He called on investors to explore opportunities in irrigation, noting that with the right facilities, Builsa South could unlock year-round farming and move beyond their heavy reliance on seasonal rains. But the district’s offerings extend far beyond rice. Saeed proudly highlighted Builsa South’s reputation for quality honey, especially from the Donninga area, making it the destination of choice for health-conscious consumers and commercial buyers alike. He also pointed to opportunities in shea butter production, livestock rearing, and other agricultural ventures. “Whether you’re looking for bulls, sheep, goats, or any livestock in commercial quantities, Builsa South is the place to be,” he said. Saeed was quick to assure potential investors that Builsa South has created a welcoming, enabling environment for business. “We are ready and eager to work with anyone willing to invest. You will find a stress-free investment environment here,” he promised. As the PEARL Framework charts a bold path for the Upper East Region from 2026 to 2035, Builsa South stands out as a beacon of agricultural potential and opportunity, ready to feed Ghana and attract the investment needed to fuel its growth. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Fumbisi- Uwasi Road: I won’t be surprised if by now termination processes have been activated—Builsa South DCE
The Builsa South District Chief Executive (DCE), Daniel Kwame Gariba, has confirmed that the Fumbisi- Uwasi road is in a very bad state currently than it was before the contract was given to a contractor in 2018. The DCE made the revelation while Speaking on Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Apexnews Ghana’s flagship developmental programme dubbed “SPEAKOUT UPPER EAST” on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Whiles responding to the issues of roads in his District, The DCE said he won’t be surprised if by now termination processes have been activated. He gave a little background about the road, according to him, somewhere in 2018 the road was awarded for some work to be done on it. “The contractor came on site, did the culvert pipe, he has done some of the bridges and even opens up the road. Somewhere in 2020, they run out of funds and could not continue with the work”. He said: “is not a situation to say that authorities are sitting on it. I am aware that the Feeder Roads Engineer has written a number of warning letters to this contractor asking him to come to the site or risk termination, I am also sure that is a result of the pressure I give to the engineer that made him write these number of letters to the contractor”. “But you see, we are authorities in the region and district overseeing development projects, we don’t execute these contracts ourselves, we execute them through contractors. If a contractor is lagging on his work or delaying the work and authorities are sitting and not saying anything about it, that is where they can say we are not bothered about it. But, I know that from my office here, a number of follow-ups have been done, and the regional engineer has done a number of follow up”. He stressed But am sure if you asked the contractor also, he would tell you he is having some challenges. So, whether he is holding a certain position or not is immaterial here, he is a Ghanaian and also qualified to do the work. I won’t be surprised if by now termination processes have been activated. That is where is heading and am sure he is not going to sit down and say because he is occupying a particular position we will not terminate the contract if the need arises. I remember when we came into office in 2017, there was a contractor who was playing that kind of delay tactics on the Fumbisi- Kanjanga road, we followed it up and terminated it and we have been following them to re-award it to a more serious contractor who will come and do it for us. So, I believe that the Regional Feeder Road Engineer is up to the task and he will follow it up to see if it will be terminated and will be terminated and given to somebody who will come and do a better job for us. “It is true that when you used that side of the road, is now in a very bad state than it was because we expected that the culvert when they were done, would be graveled for vehicles to use the bridges. I used it last week and I was lamenting as you are lamenting”. “So, we will continue to do the follow-up and nobody should take it that he needs the road more than another person. I am the biggest beneficiary when it is constructed. So, I would continue to follow up and see that it is done and done well”. Source: Apexnewsgh.com|Builsa South|Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com