Oti Region poised for development — Regional Minister

The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has expressed optimism about the region’s potential to drive economic growth and contribute significantly to Ghana’s development. 

He said the agricultural sector holds vast opportunities for growth, particularly with the utilisation of River Oti for irrigation farming.

Mr Gyapong explained that plans were underway to harness the potential of River Oti to cultivate large hectares of land, boosting agricultural productivity and food security. 

Buem queenmothers

Speaking during a courtesy call on him by queenmothers from the Buem Traditional Council, the minister revealed that the government was set to establish processing factories for key crops such as cocoa, ginger, cassava and yam to stimulate the local economy, create jobs and increase income for farmers.

With those initiatives, Mr Gyapong said, the Oti Region was poised to unlock its economic potential, stimulate growth and contribute significantly to Ghana’s development.

During the engagement with the Buem queenmothers, Mr Gyapong, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting them.  

Support

He explained that the queenmothers were his mothers and that he was dedicated to doing everything within his power to support their initiatives.

He said the initiatives aimed to promote community development and improve the lives of women and children in the area.

The minister’s pledge underscores his administration’s commitment to empowering traditional leaders and promoting community development. 

Challenges

For her part, the President of the Buem State Queenmothers, Nana Ohemaa Obeng Okrebea II, proposed several initiatives, including constructing mini boreholes to support all-year-round vegetable farming, providing subsidised agricultural inputs and promoting poultry farming.

The queenmothers also requested the minister’s support in promoting their cultural heritage through inter-school cultural competitions, traditional craft training, and events that instil pride in their identity.   — GNA