With capital at Nalerigu, North East Region spans savannah landscapes along the White Volta. Predominant ethnic groups include the Mamprusi with NaYiri traditional authority seated at Nalerigu.

Land Market

Customary lands managed by skins and families predominate. Agricultural blocks for maize, rice and groundnuts, plus grazing lands, are common. Investors pursue MoUs with skins, survey/site plans and registration. Irrigation potential exists along river valleys.

Culture

Mamprugu heritage features unique architecture, dance and craft. Markets in Gambaga and Walewale are trade hubs linking Burkina Faso and Upper East.

Tourism

NaYiri Palace at Nalerigu, the Gambaga Escarpment, ancient stone sites, and cultural tours are key draws.

Predominant Activities

Agriculture

Rain-fed cereals (maize, millet, sorghum), legumes (groundnuts, cowpea), vegetables in dry-season valleys, and livestock (cattle, goats, sheep). Shea parklands support nut picking and processing.

Trade and Services

Agro-trade, transport, and small repair services; growing mobile money and rural banking.