The Chiefs and People of Oti Region will now have access to a solid waste treatment facility and a multi – purpose sports stadium following a sod cutting ceremony by President Nna Addo Danquah Akufo Addo.
The initiative which is in collaboration between Government and the Jospong Group of Companies is expected to be completed within four months and the construction of the stadium will be commenced immediately after the completion of the solid waste treatment facility.
Speaking at the event, President Akufo-Addo reiterated government’s commitment to support any private firm which is ready to support in advancing the progress of the country.
“I am ready to support any private company which is willing to do business and help develop the country,” the President affirmed.
He explained that the two projects were to aid in the development of the region emphasizing that the building of the compost plant was part of his dream to make Ghana the cleanest nation in Africa.
According to him, job creation is at the core of his priority hence the construction of the solid waste treatment facility which he said when completed will create jobs for the youth in the area.
He therefore appealed to the chiefs and people of the region to vote massively for the NPP as a sign of appreciation for government’s response to most of their needs which included the creation of the Oti Region.
For his part, the Executive Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies, who also doubles as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zoomlion, Joseph Siaw Agyepong said the project will create 75 direct and 250 indirect jobs for the youth.
He assured to finish the project within the stipulated four- month period indicating that the plant will receive waste from areas including Dambai, Biakoye, Jasikan, Krachi East and West among others.
The Krachiwura, Nana Mprah Besemuna III, who doubles as the President of the Oti Regional House of Chiefs, commended the President and Zoomlion for the project which he said will help alleviate the unemployment challenges amongst the youth in the region.
According to him, the President had been very faithful with his promises to the region and therefore endorsed the President’s second term bid, adding that a good turn deserves another.
“We suffered to get the Oti Region so we need to reward the person who gave us the Oti Region. Our fight is that December 7, we should vote for the one who gave us Oti, the one who gave us the Traditional Council,” he reiterated.
Story: Bismark Oppong@radiogoldlive.com
