Tamale Mayor Adam Abubakari Takoro cuts sod for new Tamale Abattoir Underground Water Storage Tank. Project partnership TaMA, Afrifoodlinks, EU, ICLEI, University of Ghana. Enhanced water supply, hygiene, operational efficiency. #VoiceOfTamale

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[GLITCH//] Tamale Abattoir Water Infrastructure Upgrade: Mayor Takoro Initiates Underground Storage Tank Project

Tamale, 9 January 2026 – In a significant move to bolster municipal infrastructure, the Mayor of Tamale, Adam Abubakari Takoro, has officially cut the sod to mark the commencement of construction works for a new Underground Water Storage Tank at the Tamale Abattoir.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly (TaMA) in partnership with Afrifoodlinks, and supported by the European Union, ICLEI, and the University of Ghana, is engineered to enhance water supply and improve operational efficiency at the critical facility.

[SYSTEM]Statement from Mayor Takoro on Partnership Power

At the ceremony, Mayor Takoro lauded the partner organizations for their dedication and collaboration, emphasizing the project’s role in strengthening the abattoir’s infrastructure and service delivery.

“This project is a testament to the power of partnerships and our shared commitment to modernizing facilities that serve our community. I commend all partner organizations for their continued support toward this important initiative,” Mayor Takoro stated.

[ERROR/REWRITE] Projected Outcomes: Water Security for Tamale Abattoir

The Underground Water Storage Tank is a core infrastructure intervention expected to ensure a reliable water supply for daily abattoir operations. Key projected impacts include:

• Improved Hygiene Standards
• Enhanced Productivity
• Increased Overall Operational Efficiency
• Sustainable Water Resource Management

This project aligns with broader goals of urban resilience and food systems modernization within the Tamale Metropolitan area.

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