News:
April 23, 2021
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has hinted of improved job opportunities for his constituents following efforts to establish an agro-processing factory in the area.
Mr. Ablakwa revealed that this year, they would commence the construction of a Cassava Starch Processing factory, a collaboration between the office of the MP, the TIAST Group of China and a consortium of banks.
The lawmaker however pointed out that the project is not an extension of Governments One –District One Factory (IDIF) programme.
According to him the Cassava Starch Processing factory would be completed next year and would create employment for members of his constituency.
“Our major projection is that fifteen thousand tons per year Cassava Starch Processing factory would be sited in North Tongu. We can expect guaranteed market for your dynamic cassava farm, thousand of new jobs for the youth, construction beings this year”, he assured the people.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanamps.com