The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Her Excellency Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for a concerted effort to transform Ghana’s shea industry from a largely raw-material sector into a globally competitive value-added industry capable of creating jobs, increasing incomes and improving livelihoods. She said the shea sector presented significant opportunities for economic […]

The Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Ali Adolf John, has called for strong stakeholder collaboration, transparency and accountability in the implementation of the Ghana Women and Youth Employment and Social Cohesion Programme (GWYESCO) to ensure that the initiative translates into tangible improvements in the lives of women and young people. Hon. Ali Adolf John noted that […]

The Mayor of Tamale, Hon. Abubakari Adam Takoro, has commended Global Affairs Canada and its partners for their significant contribution to women’s economic empowerment, inclusive finance and agricultural development in Northern Ghana through the MEDA GROW2 Project. Hon.Takoro made the commendation on Thursday, 10th September 2026, when he delivered remarks on behalf of the Northern […]

The African Centre for Youth and Entrepreneurship (ACEYE), in collaboration with the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC), has held a dissemination meeting on the findings and recommendations of the 2026 Regional Entrepreneurship Freedom (REF) Index Report. The meeting, held on Friday, 11 September 2026, at the Conference Hall of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council in […]

The Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to reduce road crashes and deaths, particularly those involving tricycles such as Yellow-Yellow and Motor King. The commitment was expressed on Tuesday, September 9, 2026, when the Acting Chief Director of the NRCC, Mr. Sumaila […]

Shea pickers, collectors and sector associations across Northern Ghana have received farm inputs and logistics from the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) to support their operations, improve productivity and strengthen livelihoods across the Shea value chain. The intervention forms part of the TCDA’s flagship programme, “Agriculture Inputs Distribution to Tree Crops Farmers,” and is aimed […]

The Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) has expressed its commitment to supporting the implementation of the Ghana Women and Youth Employment and Social Cohesion Programme (GWYESCO) in the Northern Region. The assurance was given by the Acting Chief Director of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council, Mr. Sumaila Ewuntomah Abudu, when he received the Deputy Chief […]

The Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Ali Adolf John, has congratulated Prof. Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu on his investiture as the sixth Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), describing his appointment as recognition of his distinguished academic and professional career and confidence in his ability to provide visionary leadership for the University. The Minister made […]

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) continues to strengthen collaboration with regional authorities to promote privacy, responsible data governance and public awareness. Recent engagements with Western Regional Minister Hon. Joseph Nelson, Eastern Regional Minister Hon. Rita Akosua Awatey, and Northern Regional Minister Hon. Ali Adolf John, together with Northern RCC Chief Director Mr. Sumaila Ewuntomah Abudu, […]