Mr Dominic Bingab Aduna Nitiwul, Member of Parliament for Bimbilla Constituency and former Minister for Defence, has called for a deliberate transformation of Northern Ghana from a region associated with poverty and underdevelopment to one defined by resilience, innovation, peace, and opportunities.
Speaking at the First Northern Ghana Development Conference, organized under the “A Conference of Northern People, Leaders and Partners” in Tamale, Mr Nitiwul emphasized the urgent need to bridge the development divide between the north and south through bold policy interventions and sustained investment in human capital.
“It is time to build a Northern Ghana that is not only known for poverty and neglect, but a Northern Ghana that symbolizes hope, resilience, innovation, and peace, a place that even southerners would desire to settle,” he said.
He stressed that changing the narrative of the north required long-term vision and courageous leadership, indicating that targeted policies must aim at reducing inequality and creating equal opportunities for all citizens.
Touching on education, Mr Nitiwul noted that no nation could develop without investing in education, describing it as the most powerful tool for national transformation.

He expressed concern over the region’s lag in education and learning outcomes, noting that such disparities continued to limit the prospects of the northern youth. “The north is still far behind in terms of access to quality education, and we see the outcomes. This must change,” he stated.
Mr Nitiwul called for increased investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and said equipping young people with employable and practical skills was crucial if Northern Ghana was to catch up with the rest of the country.
“The youth of Northern Ghana need employable skills. If we are to catch up with the south, then we must prioritize TVET and upgrade the overall educational infrastructure across the region,” he added.
The Bimbilla MP’s remarks come at a time when the Northern Caucus in Parliament and other development actors are exploring ways to tackle the deep-rooted challenges facing Northern Ghana, particularly in education, employment, and infrastructure.
His call adds to growing voices advocating a comprehensive and inclusive approach to national development that ensures that no region is left behind.