President John Dramani Mahama has announced that teacher and nursing trainees’ allowances will now be paid through the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) to ensure timely and regular disbursement.

Speaking at a durbar at the Jubilee Park in Tamale on Saturday as part of his Thank You Tour of the Northern Region, President Mahama assured students that this new payment method would eliminate the frequent delays in receiving their stipends.

“By this, the allowances would be paid regularly to the students just like how the CAGD pays salaries to government workers,” he stated.

Policy commitments and infrastructure development

Highlighting key policies in the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, President Mahama revealed that the government had allocated resources to provide free sanitary pads for girls in schools. The initiative aims to support young girls during their menstrual periods and reduce absenteeism in schools.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to completing the Eastern Corridor Road, describing it as a crucial project to enhance transportation across the country.

Gratitude and security concerns

President Mahama expressed deep appreciation to the people of the Northern Region for their overwhelming support during the December Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, which secured victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Meanwhile, Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, appealed to the President to consider establishing a military barracks in Yendi. He explained that such a facility would help address recurring conflicts along the Eastern Corridor and bolster security in the region.