Paramount Chief Bonaba Salifu Alemyaarum Calls for Teacher Training College to Drive Development in Bongo District

Bonaba Salifu Alemyaarum, the Paramount Chief of the Bongo Traditional Area, has formally appealed to the development advocacy group Alagumgube to spearhead a campaign for the establishment of a teacher training college within the Bongo District. This call to action, made during a recent monthly meeting, seeks to address the educational infrastructure deficit in the region while simultaneously creating sustainable employment opportunities for the local youth. The Paramount Chief highlighted that such an institution would significantly reduce the barriers students face when seeking higher education within the district and the broader Upper East Region.

During the engagement, the Paramount Chief praised Alagumgube for its proactive role in regional development, specifically referencing the group's ongoing advocacy for an airport in the Upper East Region. He emphasized that the proposed teacher training college would complement existing efforts to transform Bongo into a hub for human resource development. The chief's vision rests on the belief that localized tertiary education is essential for retaining talent and ensuring that the youth are equipped with professional skills that contribute directly to the community’s socioeconomic growth.

In addition to the educational focus, the meeting provided a platform for updates on other critical infrastructure projects, including healthcare. Bonaba Alemyaarum shared progress regarding a new district hospital planned for Gurigo, which is being developed in collaboration with international partners from South Korea. These combined efforts in education and healthcare underscore a broader strategic priority for the Bongo District to improve the living standards of its residents. The meeting concluded with a call for continued collaboration between traditional authorities and advocacy groups to ensure these developmental goals are realized through persistent engagement with government and development partners.