The Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Ali Adolf John, has reaffirmed governmentβs commitment to strengthening partnerships with civil society organisations and development actors to promote inclusive growth, digital transformation, and sustainable development across the Northern Region.
The Minister made the remarks in a speech delivered on his behalf by the Northern Regional Economic Development Planning Officer (REDPO), Mr. Isaac Mwangu, during the launch of the 2025 Annual Report of Savana Signatures held on Thursday, 14th May 2026, at the organisationβs office in Tamale.
The event brought together development partners, representatives of government institutions, traditional authorities, civil society actors, members of the media, and other distinguished guests to reflect on the organisationβs achievements and impact over the past year.
Speaking on behalf of the Regional Minister, Mr. Isaac Mwangu described the report, titled βA Defining Year of Resilience, Innovation, and People-Centred Action,β as timely and reflective of the realities many institutions and communities in Ghana faced in 2025 amid economic and funding challenges.
According to him, despite disruptions and growing socio-economic pressures, organisations such as Savana Signatures remained resilient and continued to support vulnerable communities through innovative and impactful interventions.
He noted that the launch of the report was not only about presenting achievements, but also about celebrating resilience, recognising partnerships, and honouring the lives transformed through deliberate and people-centred interventions, particularly through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Mr. Mwangu commended Savana Signatures for sustaining its commitment to inclusive development through programmes focused on Human Capital Development, Sustainable Environmental Management and Resilience, Social Inclusion, as well as Technology, Innovation, and Training.
He particularly praised the organisationβs focus on empowering young people, women, and vulnerable groups through digital inclusion initiatives, stating that such efforts align with governmentβs broader vision of accelerating Ghanaβs digital transformation agenda.
He highlighted key interventions undertaken by the organisation, including Girls in ICT training programmes, ICT support and pedagogy training for teachers, digital skills development for women entrepreneurs, and youth empowerment initiatives aimed at preparing young people for opportunities within the digital economy.
According to him, these initiatives contribute significantly to skills development, gender equality, and inclusive participation in economic and civic life in line with Ghanaβs National Gender Policy Framework for 2025β2034.
The REDPO further lauded Savana Signatures for promoting social accountability and inclusion through initiatives such as the Transport Sector Improvement Project and the βYour Voice 4 Matterβ initiative, which provide platforms for citizen engagement and democratic participation.
He stressed that sustainable development can only be achieved when communities are treated not merely as beneficiaries, but as active participants in shaping their own future through local capacity building and inclusive engagement.
Mr. Mwangu reiterated governmentβs commitment to collaboration in addressing key challenges such as unemployment, climate vulnerability, digital exclusion, and limited access to quality education and information, especially within underserved communities.
He congratulated the leadership, staff, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries of Savana Signatures for their dedication and officially launched the Savana Signatures 2025 Annual Report on behalf of the Northern Regional Minister.