Nandom Municipal District

Hon. Anthony Ziniel Municipal Chief Executive - Nandom Municipal District - Nandom Municipal District

Nandom Municipal District

Nandom Municipal is located in the northwestern corner of Ghana’s Upper West Region, sharing borders with Burkina Faso to the north and west, and Lambussie and Jirapa districts to the east and south. It covers approximately 387 square kilometers and comprises 84 communities, with 95% of the population living in rural areas.

The 2021 census recorded a population of 51,328, nearly evenly split between males and females. The municipality is home to the Dagara people, whose dialects form a continuum with neighboring districts and parts of Burkina Faso. Agriculture is the backbone of the local economy, engaging over 85% of residents, with maize, millet, groundnuts, and soybeans as major crops. Nandom also hosts cultural landmarks like the St. Theresa’s Minor Basilica, once the largest stone-built church in West Africa.

Municipal Chief Executive: Hon. Anthony Ziniel

Confirmed in April 2025 with unanimous support from all 36 Assembly Members, Hon. Anthony Ziniel is the fourth MCE since the district’s establishment. He holds an LLB, an Executive MBA in Project Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Education Psychology. His career spans over two decades across education, logistics, procurement, and international development. Prior to his appointment, he served as Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer for Creative Associates International under the USAID Littoral Regional Initiative. Known for his strategic leadership and grassroots engagement, Hon. Ziniel has pledged to promote inclusive governance, infrastructure development, and youth empowerment.

Key Development Projects

Here are four standout initiatives under the Assembly’s recent development agenda:

●    SOCO Phase II Projects: As part of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion Project, Nandom is benefiting from infrastructure upgrades including roads, water systems, and community centers.

●    Education Infrastructure: The Assembly has constructed and furnished a 2-unit KG block at Nabugangn, distributed 1,138 tablets to Nandom Senior High School, and built a 50-capacity library at the Nursing and Midwifery College.

●    Market and Sanitation Facilities: A 12-seater water closet toilet and 10-unit market stalls have been completed at Nandom Market and Tuopare, improving hygiene and local commerce.

●    Agricultural Support: The municipality has supplied motorbikes, laptops, delivery beds, and BP apparatus to Ko Polyclinic and supported dry-season gardening with irrigation channels at Tom.