The District Chief Executive for Tatale-Sanguli, Honourable Mary Tagba, has issued a stirring call for emergency intervention as a worsening water crisis threatens the livelihoods of residents across the district.
Speaking during a high-profile ceremony on April 9, 2026, the DCE characterized the situation as a dire humanitarian challenge that requires the immediate attention of corporate bodies, development partners, and philanthropists.
Although the government has successfully drilled 15 boreholes recently, Hon. Tagba lamented that the scale of the crisis continues to outpace available resources, stating, “The district holds immense promise, but development has been significantly hindered by critical infrastructure deficits, particularly access to clean water.”
The DCE’s appeal goes beyond the need for hydration, touching on the fundamental survival of the district’s essential services.
She emphasized that the lack of adequate accommodation for teachers and health workers is creating a vacuum in quality service delivery.
According to Hon. Tagba, the absence of decent bungalows makes it difficult to retain professionals in the area, a factor that directly impacts the education and health outcomes of the local population.
“We urgently need decent accommodation for teachers and nurses. This will not only attract more professionals to the district but also ensure effective service delivery in our schools and health facilities,” she noted, while also appealing for medical supplies to stock newly constructed CHPS compounds.
Tatale-Sanguli is a vital frontier district in the Northern Region, serving as a gateway between Ghana and the Republic of Togo.
According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, the district is home to approximately 83,021 people, a population that relies heavily on the land for sustenance.
The district is renowned for its vast agricultural potential, with farmers primarily cultivating yams, maize, sorghum, and millet.
It is widely considered a “breadbasket” for the region, yet the very farmers who feed the nation are the ones currently grappling with the lack of potable water and modern social amenities.
The urgency of the DCE’s message was highlighted during a ceremony in Yendi, where the Church of Pentecost demonstrated the power of partnership by donating GHS 100,000 toward the construction of a District Police Headquarters.
The donation, presented by the Area Apostle on behalf of the Church’s Chairman, was received by Hon. Tagba in the presence of Pastor Napoleon Eyram and various district stakeholders.
While expressing profound gratitude for this support for security infrastructure, the DCE reminded those gathered that the district’s potential remains locked behind a wall of basic needs.
She reiterated that “this generous support is a testament to the critical role faith-based organizations play,” but stressed that collective action remains the only way to “unlock the full potential” of this strategic border district.
Source: expressnewsghan