The Northern Regional Minister, Honourable Alhaji Shani Alhassan Siabu has announced that the region has achieved a 98% transition rate from Junior High School (JHS) to Senior High School (SHS) for the 2023/2024 academic year due to the Free senior high school policy.

He made the remarks at the Northern Regional Town Hall Meeting and Exhibition at the GNAT Hall in Tamale On Tuesday October 8.

The event featured exhibitions showcasing Government initiatives and projects in various sectors of the economy, including infrastructure, roads, health care, and education.

The town hall meeting also featured the Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr.