The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Tatale-Sanguli, Mary Tagba, has appealed to government agencies, development partners, and individuals to support efforts to improve the district’s road network and address the shortage of teachers and nurses.
Speaking in an interview after appearing before Parliament’s Local Government and Rural Development Committee on Thursday, Madam Tagba said poor infrastructure and lack of essential personnel were hampering development in the district despite ongoing projects.
“One of the areas we are really suffering is our road network. As a woman who has given birth, I know what it takes to be a leader. I feel sorry for our communities because most of the areas are cut off due to the lack of culverts and ,” she lamented.
The poor road conditions, she said, make it difficult for residents to access health care and other essential services, especially during the rainy season.
“If we can’t construct all the roads, at least building bridges and culverts will help people cross to the district capital to seek medical care and engage in economic activities,” she appealed.
The DCE praised the strong collaboration between herself and the Member of Parliament for the area, noting that their teamwork has led to progress in social infrastructure development.
“The MP and I work together with a common goal — to transform Tatale-Sanguli. While I am here in Accra representing the district before the Committee, he is back home supervising projects. We discuss issues together and act as one team,” she said.
Madam Tagba disclosed that the Assembly is currently constructing CHPS compounds, school buildings, teachers’ quarters, and nurses’ accommodation to improve access to education and healthcare. However, she expressed concern about the lack of qualified personnel to operate the new facilities.
“We are building CHIP compounds and schools, but the question is — who will run them?” she asked.
“I want to appeal to teachers and nurses across Ghana: if you are posted to Tatale-Sanguli, accept it with joy. The people are welcoming, hardworking, and you will never regret it.”
Highlighting her short time in office since her confirmation in June, the DCE said she has been focused on auditing and verifying all ongoing and inherited projects to ensure accountability.
“I was confirmed on June 25, just over three months ago. When I took office, I realized the need to take my time and inspect all projects. In some communities, documents showed boreholes, but on the ground, there were none. In others, old boreholes were presented as new,” she revealed.
Madam Tagba said she has begun inspecting the projects personally to ensure that resources are properly utilized and communities receive what is due them.
“I want to make sure my people are truly benefiting from what is written in official documents,” she stated.
She also mentioned plans to operationalize drip irrigation projects soon, which she believes will help improve agriculture and livelihoods in the district.
The DCE reiterated her commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusive development, adding that her leadership will focus on fixing the challenges that hinder progress in Tatale-Sanguli.
“I came to meet some challenges, but I’m taking them one step at a time. I don’t want to worsen existing problems — I want to fix them for the good of my people,” she said confidently.