North West Regional Assembly: Appreciable Ground Covered

Around to help the North West Region regain its dignity and foster the uniqueness of the region in the face of the ongoing socio- political crisis, the pioneer Regional Assembly is one-year-old with some appreciable activities to show. Since inception as a product of the General Code on Decentralisation and Local Authorities, the functionality of the North West Regional Assembly has been assured through the adoption of the Standing Orders of the House of Chiefs, House of Divisional Representatives and the Regional Assembly.

The institution has deliberated, adopted, voted and approved the creation of the Northwest Investment and Development Fund, (NOWIDEF). Governance has preoccupied the Regional Council with Regional Executive Council members and Regional Assembly members trained on the Programme budget, public contract procedures, women in development and gender inclusiveness. The health care of members and the community has been a concern and the institution achieved a covid-19 gear and organised vaccination campaigns.