President outlines development vision for Zongo communities at Eid prayers

President John Dramani Mahama has detailed the government's comprehensive development agenda for Zongo communities across Ghana, emphasizing improvements in education, health, infrastructure, and economic opportunities. Speaking to a congregation at the Eid Al Adha prayers in Accra, Mahama affirmed the administration's commitment to enhancing the living conditions of residents in Zongo and other underserved urban settlements.

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Very soon, construction and rehabilitation of roads and other infrastructure projects will begin in several Zongo communities across the country.

"Very soon, construction and rehabilitation of roads and other infrastructure projects will begin in several Zongo communities across the country," President Mahama stated, highlighting Koforidua Zongo as the initial focus for road network improvements, with similar projects to be replicated elsewhere. In the educational sector, the President announced plans to construct new community day STEM secondary schools in densely populated urban areas, including many Zongo communities. This initiative aims to bring quality STEM education closer to students, eliminating the need for long commutes.

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So where we have dense Zongo or urban populations, we’ll put a modern community day E-block STEM secondary schools in the community so that the children don’t have to travel far (to access secondary education).

Furthermore, President Mahama reported that the Youth Employment Agency has successfully recruited and fully paid 6,000 Arabic teachers to bolster Islamic education and create employment. He indicated that plans are underway to expand this recruitment in the coming years. With the economy stabilized, the government's focus is now on job creation, supporting local businesses, expanding opportunities for young people, and improving overall living standards through policies like the "24-hour economy," skills development, and industrial transformation.

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I must add that the 6,000 Arabic teachers have been fully paid up till date.

During his address, President Mahama also urged the youth to emulate the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim, emphasizing discipline, law-abiding behavior, respect, and responsibility. He cautioned against drug addiction, encouraging young people to concentrate on education, skills acquisition, hard work, entrepreneurship, and service to humanity. The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Shaributu, offered an intercessory prayer for divine protection and guidance for the president, his appointees, and the legislative and judicial branches of government.

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No community will be left behind in this national reset agenda.