Northern Regional Coordinating Council

Also known as: NRCC

Northern Regional Coordinating Council — implements development initiatives including the PSInno project supporting SMEs in northern Ghana.

2026-05-062026-10-21

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October 2026
20 OctDaily Guide
… Bouri Yahaya of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council’s Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit presented an overview of the region’s WASH situation. …
World Vision Ghana Holds Regional WASH Summit In Tamale
16 OctJoy Online
… Mr Sumaila Ewuntomah Abudu, Acting Chief Director, Northern Regional Coordinating Council, commended the MMDAs for their commitment to the exercise.
MMDAs must commit 20% of IGF to capital projects – Finance Minister
7 OctJoy Online
… Professor Mensah announced this when he engaged staff of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) in Tamale on Monday as part of his working visit to the region. …
Local Government Service authorises rationalisation, redistribution of staff
September 2026
3 SeptJoy Online
… Mr John said this at an engagement forum in Tamale organized by the Northern Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service in collaboration with ActionAid Ghana under the auspices of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council. …
Northern region Minister rallies stakeholders’ support to tackle alleged irregularities in School Feeding Programme
August 2026
13 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… Mr Mburidiba made the remarks when Dr Graham paid a courtesy call on him at the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) in Tamale. …
Northern Minister commends Audit Service
1 AugJoy Online
… The forum, organised by Catholic Relief Services (CRS), an international NGO, was on the theme: “Protecting the White Volta River for Water Security and Sustainable Livelihoods.” Participants included representatives of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council, Minerals Commiss …
CRS holds forum on sustainable sand mining on White Volta River
June 2026
10 JunBusiness & Financial Times
… The project will be implemented by the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI), the German development agency GIZ and other development partners. …
PSInno project launched to boost SME growth
8 JunBusiness & Financial Times
… The PSINNO Project was organised by the Northern Regional Coordinating Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the German Government, GIZ and other development partners to promote private-sector growth, entrepreneurship and innovation in no …
Farmers call for Northern commodity exchange to boost agribusiness
May 2026
11 MayThe Ghanaian Times
… The forum forms part of an initiative by the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) to replicate the government’s “Resetting Agenda” tour and stakeholder engagements across all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the region. …
MCE rallies residents to support development in Sagnarigu
6 MayThe Ghanaian Times
… Speaking at a brief ceremony held at the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) yesterday, Mr Mburidiba said the exercise was made possible through the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation. …
Northern Region: MMDAs receive 650 laptops to support One Million Coders Programme

Society

World Vision Ghana convenes WASH summit in Tamale

The News

World Vision Ghana, in partnership with the Community Water and Sanitation Agency and the Regional Coordinating Council, organised the Regional Hand Hygiene and WASH Summit 2026 in Tamale to commemorate Global Handwashing Day. The summit brought together policymakers, development partners, health professionals, and civil society organisations to explore practical actions to improve hygiene services and strengthen WASH systems, with a focus on leadership, policy, sustainable financing, and climate resilience.

20 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

World Vision Ghana convenes WASH summit in Tamale
World Vision Ghana, in partnership with the Community Water and Sanitation Agency and the Regional Coordinating Council, organised the Regional Hand Hygiene and WASH Summit 2026 in Tamale to commemorate Global Handwashing Day. The summit brought together policymakers, development partners, health professionals, and civil society organisations to explore practical actions to improve hygiene services and strengthen WASH systems, with a focus on leadership, policy, sustainable financing, and climate resilience.
20 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Friday 16 October

MMDAs directed to allocate 20% of IGF to capital projects
Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies have been directed by the Finance Minister to commit at least 20 per cent of their Internally Generated Funds to capital projects that directly benefit citizens, as part of requirements for preparing 2027–2030 Composite Budgets.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

Local Government Service redistributes staff across district assemblies
The Local Government Service has authorised the rationalisation and redistribution of staff across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to address disparities in staffing levels and improve efficiency. The exercise will move staff from overstaffed to understaffed assemblies based on staffing norms, competencies and operational needs.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Northern minister addresses school feeding programme irregularities
The Northern Regional Minister has called for stronger collaboration to address alleged irregularities in the School Feeding Programme, including reports that some caterers failed to provide meals for five days despite payment and that beneficiary figures were allegedly inflated. He described such practices as unacceptable and said they undermined effective implementation and could deprive vulnerable children of nutritional support.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

Northern Minister commends Audit Service's oversight of public funds
The Northern Regional Minister praised the Auditor-General and Audit Service for safeguarding public funds and ensuring state resources are used as intended. The Auditor-General visited the Northern Region to engage stakeholders on strengthening public accountability and deepen collaboration between the Audit Service and regional authorities.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 1 August

CRS convenes forum on sustainable sand mining in White Volta
A two-day multi-stakeholder forum on sustainable sand mining was held in Tamale to address the effects of unsustainable sand mining and other human activities on the White Volta River, with the goal of protecting Ghana Water Limited's intake source at Nawuni while sustaining community livelihoods. According to the Catholic Relief Services assessment, illegal sand mining around the Nawuni catchment, unsustainable farming practices, and deforestation are traced as root causes of declining water quality and quantity supplied to the Greater Tamale Area.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Ghana-Germany PSInno project launched to support northern SMEs
The Private Sector and Innovation Promotion (PSInno) project has been launched in Tamale to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises, with support targeting over 1,100 women-led and youth-led businesses in agribusiness and the digital economy. The initiative, implemented by the Northern Regional Coordinating Council with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and German development agency GIZ, is expected to generate about 2,000 jobs and support around 60 innovations by 2028.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 8 June

Northern Ghana farmers seek commodity exchange for better markets
Smallholder farmers in northern Ghana are calling for the establishment of a Northern commodity exchange to improve market access, stabilise prices and strengthen agribusiness value chains. The CEO of Boressa Investment Ltd cited unsold 2025 harvests, weak market linkages, and price volatility as challenges, and also urged government to reduce rice and maize imports and prioritise locally produced grains for public institutions.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 11 May

Sagnarigu MCE urges residents to support local development efforts
The Municipal Chief Executive for Sagnarigu has called on residents to support government efforts to accelerate development in the municipality, presenting the assembly's achievements in education, health, sanitation, roads, social welfare, security, youth empowerment and local economic development at an "accounting to the people" forum.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 6 May

Northern Region: 650 laptops distributed to support coding initiative
The Northern Regional Minister distributed 650 laptops to 11 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Northern Region as part of the One Million Coders Programme, a nationwide initiative implemented by GIFEC aimed at equipping Ghanaians with digital skills and bridging the digital divide.
6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →