Masahoud Codjoe on Curate Tamale

Fourteenth Edition

Curate Tamale 11th September, 2015.

Experiencing the Northern Region of Ghana through individual stories

Mash

Bio

Masahoud Codjoe is a writer, editor, volunteer and a part time civil servant.

You can email him at: mfcodjoe@gmail.com

He is @mash_233 on Twitter.

Tweets of Curator

Desiba, Good Morning and Amaraba! My name is Masahoud Fuseini Codjoe (Mash), your curator for the week. #CurateTamale

                                      

Tamale is my home now after living in Accra most of my life. And it's true what they say, "home is where the love is" #CurateTamale

I had always dreamt of moving to Tamale permanently and my appointment & posting by CAGD made this a reality in 2013. #CurateTamale

I currently work at the Assembly in Savelugu (20 mins drive from Tamale). Due to its proximity, I commute there daily. #CurateTamale

On my daily trips to Savelugu, I always marvel at the untapped land and vegetation. Massive. #CurateTamale

                                      

PHOTO: The famous Shea Tree locally known as "Tama", from which Tamale derives its name. #CurateTamale

The Shea Tree

The Famous Tamale Stadium. More than just a football stadium, it hosts a number of events yearly. #CurateTamale

The Tamale Stadium

Greetings are a major part of Tamale culture. The 3 main greetings are: Morning - Desiba Afternoon - Antri Evening - Aniwula #CurateTamale

Those greetings are in Dagbani, the most widely spoken language in Tamale. The response to each of them is of course, 'Naa'. #CurateTamale

This is the Administration Block of the famous Ghana Secondary School, President @JDMahama alma mater #CurateTamale 

Ghana Senior High School

As you are well aware, the most popular means of transport is the motorbike. It's almost a basic necessity of life in Tamale. #CurateTamale

I'm back for the next hour. Remember, it's Friday hence Jummah (Friday) Prayers are nigh. Let's explore some more before then. #CurateTamale

Here's a view of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH). It was covered in detail last week. #CurateTamale 

The Tamale Teaching Hospital

This is the Tamale Area Office Complex under construction. It's a beautiful edifice in the making. #CurateTamale 

The Tamale Area Office

Just heard the Azan (Call to prayer in Islam). That's my cue to head to the Masjid for prayers. Back at 2pm. Jummah Mubarak! #CurateTamale

I'm back for the final lap. Are you ready to meet some amazing people from/residing in Tamale? Of course you are! Let's go. #CurateTamale

I'll start with my best friend (naturally) @RukaYaro CEO of Jamilullah Farms! #CurateTamale 

Ruka Yaro

Ruka is a 2014 Washington Fellow and the former Camfed Alumni (CAMA) President of Sagnarigu District. #CurateTamale

She dreams of owning the biggest farm in Africa. And in my unbiased opinion, @RukaYaro will get there. #CurateTamale

                          

                                     

Next up is Kofi Larbi aka Kola Nut ska @Nuttykola #CurateTamale

                              

@Nuttykola's #ibelieveinreading campaign has led to the donation of thousands of books from across Ghana. #CurateTamale

Kola is also big on volunteering and is always seeking opportunities to do so. He's a member of the Volunteers with Swag group #CurateTamale

Hungry? Fatawu Bicycle is a popular joint in the City where you can treat yourself to some good food #CurateTamale 

                   

To the Tamale Central Hospital: This is the Fistula Centre which serves the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions #CurateTamale

The Fistula Centre at the Tamale Central Hospital

Don't leave the city without purchasing a well-woven smock. Remember, Batakari Fridays is here! #CurateTamale 

                     

I'm having so much fun but my time is nearly up. I know you've all fallen in love with Tamale. Right? Right? #CurateTamale

The rains came late this year - they've stayed long too. Currently pouring down. Showers of blessings. #CurateTamale 

                                     

The current craze in town. I call them "yellow yellow" #CurateTamale 

Great means of transport in Tamale

Three minutes past 6pm. This is where I bow out. Hope you've had as much fun as I have. Nawun tim ti beysung min alaafey. Ami! #CurateTamale

You can visit http://northernghanaculture.blogspot.com  to read all #CurateTamale stories.

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Abdul Mannan on Curate Tamale

Thirteenth Edition

Curate Tamale 4th September, 2015.

Experiencing the Northern Region of Ghana through individual stories.

Mannan

Bio

Abdul Mannan is the CEO of Jam CliQue Portal.

Follow him on Twitter @MannanSparrow

Tweets of Curator

Good morning world. Abdul Mannan is my name and I'll be curating today for this Platform

Curating from the Capital of the northern Region of Ghana Tamale I say Dasiba M'mala bihi

Typical busy streets of Tamale

Tamale Streets

Traffic in Tamale

                                         

Curating from the Savannah Part of the country which is the Bread Basket of the Nation.

You call it SAVANNAH We call it Save Ghana

Curating for today, I'm taking you on a journey to the Tamale Teaching hospital.

Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) is the biggest Teaching hospital hosting the highest number of patients and Health workers.

It has been renovated to a modern day Hospital that consist of all ultra Modern equipments and services for the well being of all

Advance Imaging Centre. Department for all type of scans

Tamale Teaching Hospital

Moving to the NICO department of the Hospital. This is the department were newly born babies are kept in incubators

NICO Department

Incubators in the Tamale Teaching Hospital

Adorable babies getting medical care

Still touring the Tamale Teaching Hospital. CT Scanner

                         

We should always be Thankful for the Gift of Life. Life could be worse

                                   

Snack Break. Hospital restaurant. All types of delicacies. Serene environment too.

                                 

This hospital admitted the highest number of Patients in the northern sector of Ghana. #TTH

After a chat with one of the junior Doctors in the hospital he said 'we have the Lowest Death Rate per Month in the entire Country. #Epic

Thanks for the Time Doc. Appreciated

Mannan with a doctor at the Tamale Teaching Hospital

Taking the Elevator to the third Floor to visit the X-Ray scan Room.  

                                   

Ultra Modern X-Ray Machine. One of the Few in Ghana. Tamale we're Blessed.

                                   

BLD Bank. Please Donate some blood when you can.

                                      

Thanks to HFC Bank Ghana. They are responsible for the Pay Point joint in the Hospital. No Wahala

                                       

There have been so many Emergency Cases in the past month. The Hospital however is equipped with modern Emergency Surgery Machine

Emergency Surgery Machine Room

 

Medical Stores has been stocked with so many drugs. Thanks for helping the Doctors in administering the Hospital.

Medical Stores for Female Ward

It wasn't only curating but I met an Old school mate there too. It was really nice meeting you my guy Akon

Mannan with Akon

I had great fun. Education & Love. Tamale Teaching Hospital #CurateTamale

Thanks to Mr Toufik Snoop for making this Possible. The man behind the entire tour. We appreciate #CurateTamale

Mannan with Mr. Toufik

You can visit http://northernghanaculture.blogspot.com  to read all #CurateTamale stories.

Email us at tamalenorthernregion@gmail.com to be a curator.

Follow @Tamale_Ghana on Twitter for more.