General News of Saturday, 7 October 2017Source: citifmonline.comSix districts in Northern Region to be upgradedPresident Akufo-AddoPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has disclosed his administration’s intention to upgrade six districts in the Northern Region to municipal status. The proposed districts including East and West Mamprusi, will be in line with the local government reforms. President Nana Addo was addressing the chiefs and people of Mamprugu traditional area at the forecourt of the Nayiri palace in Nalerigu. The President, who is on a three-day tour of the region, added that Nantong and Yunyoo will be upgraded. President Nana Addo revealed that government has secured $45.7 million for the rehabilitation and expansion of water systems across three regions of the country.

Source: GhanaWeb October 07, 2017 06:00 UTC