President John Dramani Mahama has announced that allowances for teachers and nursing trainees will now be disbursed through the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) to ensure timely payments. Speaking at a durbar held at the Jubilee Park in Tamale on Saturday, as part of his Thank You Tour of the Northern Region, President Mahama assured the students that this new payment method would eliminate the frequent delays they have experienced in receiving their stipends. “With this change, allowances will be paid regularly to students, just as the CAGD pays salaries to government workers,” he stated.
Policy commitments and infrastructure development
In the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, President Mahama highlighted key initiatives. He announced that the government has allocated resources to provide free sanitary pads for girls in schools. This initiative aims to support young girls during their menstrual periods and reduce absenteeism in school. Additionally, he reaffirmed his commitment to completing the Eastern Corridor Road, which he described as a crucial project for improving transportation across the country.
Gratitude and security concerns
President Mahama expressed deep appreciation to the people of the Northern Region for their overwhelming support during the December Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, which secured victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Meanwhile, Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, appealed to the President to consider establishing a military barracks in Yendi. He explained that such a facility would help address recurring conflicts along the Eastern Corridor and bolster security in the region.
Source: GraphicOnline
