Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Will on Friday, November 22, 2024, Commission the Walewale Watermelon Factory in Walewale, North East Region
Dr. Bawumia cut the sod for the commencement of construction in 2019, and with all fittings and machinery installed, the factory is now ready for commissioning.
The Walewale Watermelon Factory, a subsidiary of Champion Foods and Beverages Limited, a wholly Ghanaian-owned company, is part of the NPP Government’s flagship 1D1F industrialization projects. It is the latest to be completed in the northern part of the country, with many others in operation nationwide.
The factory is expected to produce about 10 metric tonnes of watermelon and various juice beverages per hour when it begins operations.
With Walewale and its surrounding towns known for their richness in watermelon, over 3,000 peasant farmers are expected to benefit from the operations of the factory, which will curb post-harvest losses and boost their income.
Additionally, over 400 people are expected to be directly employed in various capacities by the factory, which will offer young people more opportunities.
…And Walewale Central Mosque too
The new mosque, facilitated by Dr. Bawumia, who hails from the town, is fitted with modern facilities for both the men’s and women’s sections, as well as offices for the Imam.
Walewale has a large Muslim population, and the town’s old mosque has, over the past years, been unable to accommodate the growing population.
Construction of the magnificent mosque, which began a few years ago, has been completed and expanded to provide enough space for the town’s increasing population.
The commissioning of the mosque is expected to coincide with the congregational Friday (Jummah) prayers in the afternoon.
Traditional rulers, Imams, as well as the Walewale community and its surrounding areas, are expected to attend.
Vice President Bawumia has, over the years, extended support to the Zongo and Muslim communities in various forms, including personally funding the construction and renovation of mosques and schools across the country.
Although a Muslim, Dr. Bawumia has also notably extended strong support to the Christian community in various forms, including personal contributions toward the building and renovation of chapels, schools, and other programs.
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