The Dagbon Development Fund has received a GH¢200,000 boost from Stanbic Bank Ghana to support the ongoing redevelopment of the historic Gbewaa Palace in Yendi.
The contribution forms part of the bank’s continued engagement with the Dagbon Traditional Area and its efforts to back community-led development projects aimed at preserving cultural heritage and promoting economic growth.
Presenting the cheque to the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya Naa Mahama Abukari II, the Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, highlighted the importance of peace, stability, and leadership in driving development within the kingdom.
He noted that the current unity in Dagbon has created a favourable environment for investment and progress, adding that the bank remains committed to supporting initiatives that deliver long-term benefits to the people.
The bank also described the reconstruction of the Gbewaa Palace as a culturally significant project that goes beyond Dagbon, serving as a national symbol of heritage and identity.
Receiving the donation, the Ya Naa expressed appreciation to Stanbic Bank for its consistent support and longstanding partnership with the kingdom, noting that the bank’s activities have contributed to improving livelihoods and expanding economic opportunities in the area.
He further stressed that the palace redevelopment represents both cultural preservation and a symbol of renewal and unity for the Dagbon people.
The Gbewaa Palace project is expected to restore an important historical landmark while reinforcing Dagbon’s cultural legacy for future generations.
