Some residents in the Sissala East and West Districts have expressed hope in President Mahama following the maiden State of the Nation Address delivered to Parliament.

The residents who spoke to GNA in separate interviews said they were particularly happy about the President's resolve to address unemployment and improve agriculture, including the poultry industry.

Braimah Kantong, a motorcycle operator in Tumu, said, "I listened keenly to the address on my radio and only started work afterward.

He gave us hope, encouraging us to be optimistic about the future and sharing a lot of ideas.