Free SHS has reduced our poverty – Garu Chief | General news

Garu's chief in Garu-Tempane district, in the far east of the country, congratulated the Nana Akufo-Addo government for implementing policies that helped him and his people.

Naba Akuntam Awini, a linguist, said that the Free High High School (FSHS) program alleviated poverty-related headaches, while regular supply and subsidization of fertilizers made farming more difficult. main occupation of his people, easier and cheaper.

In addition, the revival of the national health insurance scheme means that its people will once again be able to benefit from better health care.

"We appreciate the good work this government has done since taking office. Free education has really reduced our poverty and we are very grateful, "said Naba Akuntam Awini when Vice President of the Republic, Alhaji, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, called him to his palace on Saturday, May 25, 2019 to Garu.

"Just as importantly, we know that the time for agriculture is about to begin and that fertilization intervention is very important. Chief is very happy and hopes that the government will not eliminate this subsidy and that farmers will be able to get the fertilizer, cultivate it and we will get a good return, "Naba Awini added.

"We also know that the government has relaunched national health insurance and we are enjoying it again. There is so much that we can not count everything, but we know that you have done a great deal and pray that God will continue to be with you and that you will continue to do good things for his region and the world. Ghana. "

During his stay in the region, Dr. Alhaji Bawumia made Zuhr prayers at the Tempane Mosque, Asr prayers at the Garu Mosque, and Iftar and Magrib prayers at the Paga Central Mosque, where he praised the peaceful coexistence of Muslims. and believers.

"That peaceful coexistence remains a long time. Let's accept and respect everyone's beliefs. Ghana is big enough to hold us all. Let's work together, without religious differences, to develop our beloved nation, "he added.

The vice president, who was in the upper part of the last leg of his national tour of Ramadan, also appealed to Paga Pio [Chief of Paga], Charles Awia Awamampaga in his palace. The Paga Pio congratulated Vice President Bawumia for his decision to join the country's faithful Muslims in praying together while preaching peaceful coexistence.

"May Allah be with you and give you the strength to undertake this national exercise," he said.

Vice-President Bawumia was joined by Minister Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Minister of Inner City and Zongo Development; Minister of State in the Office of the Vice President, the Honorable Boniface Abubakar Siddique; the two Deputy Directors General of the Zongo Development Fund, Alhaji Baba Sadick and Hajia Aisha Salifu; The Director General of the National Petroleum Authority, Hbadan Tampuli; Registrar of the Board of Pharmacy, Pharm (Dr) Audu Rauf; and other Muslim leaders.

The Vice President will then visit the Bono and Ahafo areas.

On Saturday, May 25th, I began the third phase of my Ramadan National Tour with a visit to the Upper East region.

I made courtesy calls to the traditional leaders of Tempane & Paga and I also joined the Muslim Ummah of the central mosques of Tempane, Garu and Paga for prayers.

I urged my fellow Muslims to accept and respect each other's beliefs. Ghana is big enough to hold us all. Let's work together, without religious differences, to develop our beloved nation.