President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has cut sod for the construction of a solid waste treatment facility, and a multipurpose sports stadium in Oti region.
The two facilities are a collaboration among government of Ghana and the Jospong Group of Companies with its partners, Komptech.
The stadium construction will begin immediately after the treatment plant completion in four months time.
President Akufo-Addo affirmed his government’s commitment to support any private firm which is ready to aid in advancing the development of the country, after cutting sod for the two projects at the Oti regional capital, Dambai, on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
“I am ready to help any private company which is willing to do business and help develop this country”, he affirmed.
He explained the two projects were aimed to aid the development of Oti, emphasising the treatment plant construction was part of his dream to make Ghana the cleanest city on the African continent.
The President was on a three-day working visit to the region and revealed “we are in this region for three things, to cut sod for a youth and sports centre, the construction of a regional office for YEA and that of a solid waste treatment facility.”
His topmost priority as he explained was creating jobs for the youth, hence the construction of the treatment facility which will create jobs for the youth when completed.
Akufo-Addo later appealed to the resident to vote massively for the NPP in appreciation to most of their needs the government has responded to, including the creation of the Oti region.
Sanitation Minister states project aim
The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaa, explained the project which is aimed at recycling solid waste into renewable use was a priority of government.
Aside creating jobs for the youth, Madam Abena Dapaa indicated the facility will also keep the region clean.
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Addressing the residents, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies who is also CEO of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong disclosed the project will provide 75 direct and 250 indirect jobs for the youth.
He also said “this project is a priority of the government and we are here today because of his support.”
Mr. Siaw Agyepong expressed his commitment to complete the project within the assigned four months period.
Areas that are going to benefit from the plant include Dambai, Biakoye, Jasikan, Krachi East and West among other places.
Krachiwura, Nana Mprah Besemuna III, who doubles as president of Oti Regional House of Chiefs endorsed president Akufo-Addo’s second term bid.
This, he said is in appreciation for his commitment towards the needs of the region, and also thanked Zoomlion for collaborating with government to help reduce the unemployment challenges they’re encountering in the region.
