The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bawku West, James Ayamwego, has emphasised that funds received under the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) are being utilized to drive development across the district.
In an interview on A1 Radio, Mr. Ayamwego disclosed that Bawku West is expected to receive a total allocation of about GH¢19 million as its DACF for the 2025 fiscal year. He explained that the most recent disbursement to the district amounted to roughly GH¢6 million, covering the first and second quarters of the year. While he said he did not yet have full details on the third and fourth quarter releases, he indicated that information available to him suggests additional payments have been made, putting the district closer to receiving its full allocation.
According to the DCE, the funds received so far are already being used to implement key infrastructure projects in the education, health and local governance sectors. He said the district has commenced work on about 12 projects, all of which are currently at different stages of completion.
“We have cut sod for the construction of some classrooms, CHPS compounds and renovation of other facilities, all numbering about 12 projects. Currently, each of those projects are at various levels of completion.”
Among the ongoing projects are two three-unit classroom blocks and a kindergarten block aimed at improving access to basic education. In the health sector, construction is underway on a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound at Tunde, while separate maternity and Out-Patient Department (OPD) facilities are being developed at Gogo and Bantongo. “We have a CHPS compound that is also ongoingin Tunde. We have a maternity and an OPD separate at Gogo and then bantongo also ongoing.”
Mr. Ayamwego also noted that part of the DACF is being used to improve administrative infrastructure in the district. The Bawku West District Assembly Hall is currently undergoing renovation, alongside ongoing renovation works at the district’s agricultural office to enhance service delivery to farmers. In addition, he said renovation works on the official bungalow of the District Chief Executive have been completed. “We are done with the renovation of the DCE’s bungalow,” he said.
The DCE emphasized that the DACF remains a critical source of funding for local development and assured residents that the assembly is committed to ensuring that the funds are translated into visible and impactful projects across the district.
Source: A1 Radio | 101.1 Mhz | Gifty Eyram Kudiabor | Bolgatanga
