Promise Made, Promise Kept: Zabzugu MP and DCE Cut Sod for Six Key Development Projects
Under the blazing Zabzugu sun and amidst cheers from grateful residents, the Member of Parliament for the Zabzugu Constituency, Hon. Alhaji Alhassan Umar, and the District Chief Executive, Hon. George Lakoba Tanei, broke ground for six major development projects that promise to transform lives across the constituency.
The ceremonies, held in several communities, mark the beginning of new health, education, and water infrastructure projects — tangible outcomes of promises made during the campaign period. The projects include the construction of two CHPS compounds at Poagmado and Mbebodoo, a maternity ward at Gor Tani, a six-classroom block at Omoaldo, a three-classroom block at Worribogu, and five mechanised boreholes to serve the communities of Okudo, Maa, Nogmadoo, Langbani, and Obabido.
For many residents, these projects are not just about concrete and pipes — they are about hope, dignity, and long-awaited progress.
“When we spoke to our MP during the campaign, we told him about our struggles. Today, we are witnessing action, not promises,” said Tiborim, a community elder from Poagmado, beaming with pride as the sod was turned.
Addressing the gathering, Hon. Alhaji Alhassan Umar reaffirmed his commitment to an inclusive and equitable development agenda for Zabzugu. He emphasized that his leadership is guided by the principle of listening to the people and delivering on their priorities.
“Every one of these projects was born from the voices of our people,” the MP declared. “We are committed to ensuring that every community, no matter how small or distant, feels the touch of development.”
He reiterated that health, education, and access to potable water remain top on his list of priorities for the constituency.
For his part, DCE Hon. George Lakoba Tanei praised the central government for supporting local initiatives that directly address community needs. He pledged to ensure strict supervision and timely completion of all the projects.
“The Assembly will work closely with contractors to ensure that these projects meet quality standards and deadlines,” he assured. “Our goal is not just to start projects, but to complete them for the benefit of our people.”
The chiefs and people of the beneficiary communities were full of appreciation. For many, these projects represent the most visible government interventions in years.
Women in Gor Tani expressed joy over the maternity ward project, describing it as “a dream come true” that would save lives and reduce the risk of childbirth complications. Teachers and parents in Omoaldo and Worribogu said the new classroom blocks would ease congestion and provide a better learning environment for pupils.
“Our children will no longer study under trees or in dilapidated rooms,” said a community member, a mother of four from Worribogu. “This government has given us hope again.”
The series of sod-cutting ceremonies have reignited optimism across Zabzugu. Residents see them as a reflection of teamwork between the MP, the DCE, and the central government — a partnership that has placed the constituency on a renewed path of progress.
Zabzugu’s development narrative, once defined by neglect and deprivation, is gradually being rewritten through community-driven projects such as these.
As Hon. Alhassan concluded his address, his words echoed with a sense of shared pride and accountability: “Together, we are transforming Zabzugu. Promise made, promise kept.”
File by: Issifu Alidu Laa-Bandow/www.zaaghana.com
