President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to inclusive and balanced national development following a high-level engagement with the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs.
The meeting, led by Nene Sakite II, formed part of a courtesy call by traditional authorities to discuss development priorities in the region.
During the engagement, President Mahama highlighted what he described as steady economic progress, pointing to improved macroeconomic stability, declining inflation, and a strengthening currency. He added that Ghana has remained resilient in meeting its debt obligations despite global economic pressures.
The President also outlined ongoing efforts to operationalize the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences (UEAS) at Bunso, alongside investments in infrastructure, healthcare, and local governance systems.
He cited the uncapping of the District Assembly Common Fund as a significant policy intervention, explaining that it allows Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to retain up to 80 percent of their allocations to support local development initiatives, including the rollout of a 24-hour economy market system.
Despite the progress, President Mahama acknowledged that youth unemployment remains a major challenge, stressing the need for accelerated private sector growth, industrialization, and agricultural expansion to create jobs.
On healthcare, he assured the chiefs of the government’s commitment to completing the Eastern Regional Hospital project and announced plans to begin three additional hospital projects across the country to improve access to quality care.
He further noted that key interventions such as Free Primary Health Care and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund will remain central to improving the wellbeing of citizens.
President Mahama expressed appreciation for the continued support of traditional leaders, emphasizing that collaboration between government and traditional authorities is essential to achieving sustainable national development.
