The Regional Minister-Designate for the Oti Region, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has pledged to collaborate with industry stakeholders to establish processing factories aimed at enhancing agricultural development in the region.
He highlighted the region’s significant production of cassava, ginger, and yam, lamenting the absence of large-scale processing facilities to transform these products and boost the local economy.
“Oti Region is endowed with a very good land mass. We cultivate cocoa and ginger, among other crops, but unfortunately, we do not have any industry that processes these products in the region. When I get the nod, I will engage stakeholders to establish processing factories for cocoa, ginger, cassava, and yam production in the region,” he stated.
Mr. Gyapong expressed confidence that such initiatives would not only stimulate economic growth but also create employment opportunities for the region’s youth.
“I am very confident that this initiative will boost the economy of the region and provide employment for the youth,” he added.
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