President John Dramani Mahama has officially climaxed his two-day "Resetting Ghana Tour" of the Bono Region, leaving behind a blueprint for infrastructure-led economic transformation. The final day was marked by a high-intensity inspection of "legacy projects" designed to position Sunyani as a strategic aviation and transit hub for West Africa.
From the proposed runways at Nsuatre to the distribution of entrepreneurial grants, the President’s itinerary focused on three pillars: Connectivity, Education, and Job Creation.
1. Aviation & Transit: The Nsuatre Hub and Outer Ring Road
The centerpiece of the tour was the inspection of the proposed Bono Regional Airport at Nsuatre. This project, managed through the Ghana Airport Company, aims to move beyond a local airstrip to a full-scale aviation hub capable of supporting regional trade.
Infrastructure Highlights:
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Sunyani Outer Ring Road: A 34km bypass being executed by Kofi Job Constructions. Once completed, this road will allow heavy transit trucks to bypass the Sunyani city center, drastically reducing urban congestion and wear on municipal roads.
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Strategic Link: The combination of the new airport and the ring road is designed to facilitate the rapid export of cashew and other agricultural products from the Bono hinterlands to international markets.
2. Education: The "Big Push" at Sunyani SHS (SUSEC)
Reiterating his commitment to ending the double-track system, the President toured an extensive list of GETFund projects at Sunyani Senior High School.
The "SUSEC" Construction List: | Academic Facilities | Residential & Welfare | | :--- | :--- | | Two-storey 12-unit Science Classroom Block | Two Dormitory Blocks (Boys & Girls) | | Two-storey 12-unit Science Laboratory Block | Four Semi-detached Staff Bungalows | | Additional Classroom Block | Lavatory, Toilet Blocks, and Washing Areas |
President Mahama issued a stern directive to the contractors to ensure these facilities are ready for the 2026/2027 academic year to allow for a seamless transition to a single-track calendar.
3. Security and Knowledge: National Signals Bureau & UENR
The President also visited the newly commissioned Bono Regional Office of the National Signals Bureau, emphasizing the importance of decentralized intelligence in maintaining national stability.
Later, addressing a colorful durbar of Chiefs and People at the University of Energy and Renewable Natural Resources (UENR), the President spoke on the need for "Energy Sovereignty," highlighting Sunyani's potential as a leader in Ghana's green energy transition.
4. Economic Empowerment: The Adwumawura Programme
The tour reached its emotional peak with the presentation of grants to 245 beneficiaries of the Adwumawura Programme.
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The Goal: To provide "seed capital" rather than just credit, allowing young entrepreneurs in the Bono Region to scale their businesses without the immediate burden of high-interest debt.
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The Impact: The 245 beneficiaries represent a cross-section of the local economy, from agribusiness startups to tech-enabled retail services.
The Bottom Line
The conclusion of the "Resetting Ghana" tour in the Bono Region signals a shift toward "Integrated Development." By linking the Aviation Hub at Nsuatre with the Outer Ring Road and SUSEC’s Science Labs, the government is attempting to create a region where students are trained in modern science, products are moved via modern roads, and trade is facilitated by modern aviation.
