Naab Bileehsing Lanwont Namoog of the Kotintabig Traditional Area in Ghana's Upper East Region has urged the Nabdam District Assembly to deploy its District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) equipment to address the district's deteriorating roads. He made the call in an interview on Bolga FM's Tooma La Dengo Sanga. The traditional leader expressed concern over the poor condition of roads in the district, citing potholes, poor road surfaces, and difficult river crossings that make movement challenging for residents and other road users.
Naab Bileehsing recently experienced the poor road conditions firsthand, noting that a journey took considerably longer than expected due to the difficulty in navigating some sections of the road. He emphasized that while broader development projects are important, roads connecting communities within the district must also receive attention. The traditional leader argued that these roads are crucial to the daily movement of residents.
The Naab Bileehsing called on the District Chief Executive and officials responsible for the DRIP equipment to prioritize roads requiring urgent attention. He stated that the DRIP machines are not for decoration and urged the Assembly to mobilize the necessary resources to make effective use of the equipment. Naab Bileehsing's concerns were shared on A1 Radio, a local radio station in the region.
Naab Bileehsing emphasized that priority should be given to some of the most deteriorated sections, particularly roads with severe potholes and difficult river crossings. He maintained that putting the available equipment to use would help improve access between communities and ease transportation difficulties for residents. The traditional leader's call to action was directed at the District Chief Executive, urging him to take immediate action.
The Nabdam District Assembly has been provided with DRIP equipment to improve local roads. Naab Bileehsing's appeal to the Assembly is to ensure that the equipment is used effectively to address the district's road challenges. He stressed that the DRIP machines should be deployed to fix roads that require urgent attention.
Naab Bileehsing's concerns about the district's road network are not isolated. The issue has been a recurring theme in discussions about the region's development. The traditional leader's call to action is seen as a move to draw attention to the plight of the district's roads and the need for urgent action.
The situation on the ground is dire, with residents and other road users facing significant challenges due to the poor road conditions. Naab Bileehsing's appeal to the Nabdam District Assembly is to ensure that the DRIP equipment is deployed to make a positive impact on the lives of residents. The Assembly's response to the traditional leader's call is awaited.
Key points
- Naab Bileehsing urges Nabdam District Assembly to deploy DRIP equipment to fix deteriorating roads.
