The Northern Regional Minister nominee, Ali Adolf John, has expressed his commitment to making Tamale an attractive hub to reduce rural-urban migration, particularly among the youth.

According to him, the persistent issue of head porters, commonly referred to as "kayayei" in Accra and "paa oo paa" in Kumasi, has become a deeply entrenched societal challenge.

This phenomenon sees many young women, especially from northern parts of the country, migrating southward in search of menial jobs-a generational struggle that perpetuates poverty and exploitation.

Speaking during his vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee on Thursday, January 23, Mr.