On Friday, October 24, 2025, the mayor of Tamale Hon.Alhaji Abu Takoro cut sod for the construction and furnishing of a modern Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound at Kudula in the Tamale Metropolis.
He was joined by the Chief and elders of the beneficiary community-Kudula, political party functionaries including NDC Tamale South Constituency Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress,NDC as well as Hon. Assemblyman for the area.
The facility, which will include accommodation for health workers, is aimed at improving access to quality primary healthcare and ensuring timely medical attention for residents, particularly women and children.
According to the Mayor, this project forms part of the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly’s broader commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and bridging the gap between urban and peri-urban communities in increasing access to quality and affordable healthcare delivery.
Addressing the media ,Hon.Alhaji Abu Takoro noted that the contractor has six(6) months within which to complete the project , adding that funds meant for the project has already been secured.
The contractor was however encouraged to recruit majority of the unskilled labour force from the catchment area in the execution of the project, as this will help boost livelihoods and stimulate local economic growth within the community.
Mayor Takoro further urged the contractor to adhere strictly to quality standards and deliver the project within the stipulated timeframe, while calling on community members to offer their full cooperation and support.
Mayor Takoro used the occasion to commend His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama,president of the Republic of Ghana,for the fulfillment of his promise to enhance the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), which continues to empower Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to undertake critical development projects that directly improve the lives of our people.