Hon. Abdul Hafiz Adam, Municipal Chief Executive -Gushegu Municipal District
The current Municipal Chief Executive is Hon. Abdul Hafiz Adam. His administration has prioritized equitable access to social services, accelerated economic growth, and respect for human rights. Key development projects include:
A soya beans processing center to boost agro-processing and local employment.
A smock weaving village with modern facilities to support cultural industries
About Gushegu Municipal District
Gushegu Municipal Assembly—often referred to as Gishegu Municipality—is one of the sixteen administrative districts in Ghana’s Northern Region. It was carved out of the former Gushegu-Karaga District in 2004 and elevated to municipal status that same year. The capital town, Gushegu, lies approximately 114 kilometers northeast of Tamale, the regional capital.
Covering a land area of about 2,674.1 square kilometers, the municipality comprises 395 communities and shares boundaries with Karaga to the west, Saboba and Chereponi to the east, East Mamprusi and Bunkpurugu/Yunyoo to the north, and Yendi and Mion to the south. As of the 2021 census, the population stands at 153,965, with a slight female majority.
Multiple solar-powered mechanized water systems in underserved communities.
Upgraded classroom blocks and CHPS compounds to improve education and healthcare delivery.
The Green Ghana Project launched at Gushegu Senior High School to promote environmental sustainability.
The municipality also benefits from national programs like the Ghana School Feeding Programme, Free SHS, and Planting for Food and Jobs, all aimed at improving livelihoods and reducing poverty.
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