The next NDC government commits to implementing targeted affirmative action measures to bridge significant developmental gaps and accelerate growth in Zongo communities and innercity areas.
This will promote social equity, stimulate economic development and foster social inclusion for a more balanced and prosperous Ghana. To achieve these goals, we will:
1. Establish the ‘Soyaaya Fund’ to provide working capital for SMEs in Zongo communities.
2. Reduce the extremely high Hajj fares.
3. Initiate an educational infrastructure programme to expand educational infrastructure in Zongo and Inner cities, including the building of three new Islamic SHS in the Northern, Middle, and Southern belts.
4. Establish STEM and TVET model schools in selected regions to serve selected Zongo communities.
5. Commence an infrastructure upgrade of the AL-Faruq College of Education.
6. Facilitate the accreditation of Islamic schools, such as the Institute of Islamic Research, to support training more Arabic teachers.
7. Provide scholarships to Zongo and inner-city students, particularly in the fields of Law, Medicine, Engineering, and ICT.
8. Facilitate partnerships to establish Islamic tertiary institutions.
9. Link Zongo and inner-city communities to opportunities under the National Apprentice Programme.
