TAKORADI CHIEF ESTABLISHES GHC100m DEV PROJECT (PAGE 25)

(PUBLISHED MARCH 20)

Story: Kwame Asiedu Marfo, Takoradi

The Chief of Takoradi, Osahene Katakyi Busumkura III, has established a GH¢100 million (US$100m) fund for a Human Capital Development and Sustainable Development Project for Takoradiman.
The objective is to transform Takoradiman into a model of excellence in viable and sustainable development by improving upon the human capital.
It is also to create a new group of indigenous capitalists who will see opportunities in Takoradiman and seize them to create wealth.
The chief of Takoradi announced these when the management of GHACEM Limited in Takoradi donated 1,000 bags of cement, valued at GH¢7,130, and two computers and accessories, two printers and one fax machine to the chief towards the project.
He said some of the key projects to be undertaken would include the construction of a knowledge-based management centre to provide Internet services, a library complex and a centre for training and talent development.
There will also be sustainable entrepreneurship projects which will include the setting up of value chain linkages to existing enterprises based on modern information and other technologies.
It also includes the setting up of a value-addition process to harness the vast material base of the Western Region.
It will, in addition, set up scholarship packages for brilliant, needy students and a vocational skills upgrading programme.
The project will also promote the establishment of more junior high and senior high schools as well as the establishment of a fully fledged university for Takoradiman.
Other social investment programmes under the project include the creation of recreational parks and heritage centre, museums, health care centres and real estate investments.
Making the presentation, the Works Manager of GHACEM in Takoradi, Mr Graham Bell, said the company was solidly behind the chief in his development efforts.
He said that GHACEM as a good corporate citizen would be involved in the development activities of the people of Takoradiman.
"If you take the initiative and you let things happen you will succeed, " he noted.
Mr Bell expressed optimism that the equipment would be put to good use to improve the computer literacy of the people, adding that "our doors are always open for any assistance".
Osahene Katakyi Busumkura III expressed his appreciation to the management of GHACEM for the kind gesture which he said was a good start.
He gave a promise to use items judiciously for the rapid socio-economic development of the area.