Upper East Region: The Upper East Regional branch of the Upper West Union (UWU) has been re-inaugurated to foster unity and support the welfare of members. The UWU was established in 1972 with the vision to foster unity, preserve and promote the rich culture and heritage of the Region, but was inactive as efforts to revamp it in 1981 and 2010 were not fruitful. According to Ghana News Agency, natives, including Chiefs and elders of the Upper West Region based in Bolgatanga, with the support of the Upper East Regional Minister, Alhaji Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, who himself is a native, and the immediate past Minister of the Upper West Region, took up the responsibility to re-inaugurate the Union. The re-inauguration ceremony was chaired by Kuoro Bennin Duoro IX, the Divisional Chief of Jaana in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region, on the theme: 'Unity for progress (Tizaa Buyeni) celebrating our heritage, building the future.' Alhaji Dr Salih, in his address to sons and daughters from the Region g athered from across the 15 Municipalities and Districts in the Upper East Region, said the UWU would serve as a foundation to address common challenges, build stronger networks and provide support systems for members. He remarked that the Union embodies the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of the community and serves as a vibrant hub for collaboration, cultural exchange, and innovation for growth. The Minister highlighted the deep-rooted historical bond between the Upper West and Upper East Regions, emphasizing that it extends beyond geographical boundaries and is driven by shared goals of economic development through pooled resources. He urged members to envision the Union as a place for cultural events and initiatives to empower the Upper West community and foster a sense of belongingness. Professor David Millar, the President of the Millar Institute for Trans-disciplinary and Development Studies and the Guest Speaker, commended Alhaji Dr Salih for initiating repair works on the Chuchuliga-Chiana-Tumu Road under the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP). He encouraged the executives to maintain momentum, noting that visible benefits would ensure members' loyalty to the association. Mr Aatare Adamu Mahmud, the Chairman of the UWU, expressed hope that the re-inaugurated Union would be stronger, resilient, and better equipped to face life's challenges. He emphasized that the relationship between the Upper West and Upper East Regions is built on mutual respect and independence, with shared values of hard work, hospitality, resilience, and respect for cultural traditions. Mr Mahmud envisioned the Upper West Union as a force for positive change and development, and a priority initiative that would uplift members, support education, empower Upper West youth, and contribute to the economic development of their host Region.