The Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi Constituency in the Savannah Region, Yusif Sulemana, has stepped up efforts to close the digital gap, commissioning telecommunication networks in five rural communities.
The move is part of a broader push to improve connectivity and living conditions in underserved areas.
The facilities form part of the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project under the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), aimed at linking deprived communities to reliable telecom services.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Sulemana said he commissioned the networks in Gbenfu, Bale, Kilampobile, Sonyo, and Kabilma on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation.
“It has always been my dream to see all communities in my beloved constituency enjoy telecommunication services no matter their locations or population density,” he stated.
He described the commissioning as “a significant milestone” that brings him “so much joy and fulfilment” in pursuit of that vision.
The MP, who also serves as Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, expressed gratitude to President Mahama, Communications Minister Sam George, and Savannah Regional GIFEC Coordinator Wahab for their roles in delivering the project.
The latest rollout underscores ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide across rural Savannah.
Prince Onumah Danquah of Remi Ghana Limited, working in collaboration with GIFEC, confirmed that the network sites have been successfully installed and are fully operational.
He assured residents of stable and reliable connectivity, adding that Gbenfu, Kilampobile, Kabilma, and Bale are already on full service.
Residents have welcomed the intervention. Yussif Sarfo, in an interview, thanked the MP for what he described as a timely and impactful initiative.
However, the Gbenfuwura used the occasion to press for more development, calling for potable water systems, improved road networks, and support for women in small-scale enterprises.
He noted that while the network expansion is significant, critical infrastructure gaps in the area still demand urgent attention.
Source: www.kumasimail.com/ Salifu Adam
