The initiative follows the endorsement of the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report presented by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene.

This was announced in a statement signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

The fund, to be disbursed over three years from 2026 to 2028, will target critical infrastructure and socio-economic recovery projects, including roads, healthcare and educational facilities, irrigation, and dam projects to support year-round agriculture, security installations, and economic and commercial facilities.

President John Dramani Mahama has directed that the fund be managed by a high-level committee chaired by the Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, with membership including the Upper East Regional Minister, Donaltus Akamuguri, and the Majority Leader and Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga.

The government said the initiative aims to restore Bawku to its historic position as a key economic and trading hub while fostering peace, reconciliation, and sustainable development in the region.