Nzema East MCE Cut-Sod For Commencement Of Cassava Processing 

Nzema East MCE Cut-Sod For Commencement Of Cassava Processing

By Yaw Barima Ansah

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nzema East Municipality, Hon. Herbert Kuah Dickson, has cut the sod for the construction of a cassava processing factory aimed at boosting local agro-processing, creating jobs, and adding value to cassava production in the municipality.

He stated that the Nzema East Municipality comprises about 128 communities, making it impossible to implement projects in all areas at the same time. However, he emphasized that engaging residents is crucial so they understand where projects begin and how they will be completed.

Hon. Herbert Kuah Dickson also called for responsible mining practices in the municipality and cautioned against illegal mining activities.

Meanwhile the people of the Nzema East Municipality interacted with their Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Kofi Arko Nokoe, as part of activities marking his first-year assessment in governance.

Hon. Kofi Arko Nokoe said leadership begins with engagement, stressing that effective representation requires continuous consultation with constituents to understand their views and needs.

Furthermore as an MP and a professional teacher, his focus is on creating job opportunities for the youth, while also advancing the education and health sectors in the constituency.

He said that President H.E. John Dramani Mahama is establishing agro-processing factories across the country to boost agribusiness and strengthen Ghana’s agricultural value chain. He explained that the initiative is aimed at creating agribusiness opportunities for the youth, encouraging them to venture into agriculture, and ensuring national food security.

Hon. Kofi Arko Nokoe expressed optimism about the future and appealed to Ghanaians to have confidence in the current administration led by President John Dramani Mahama. He also highlighted what he described as a historic achievement, noting that for the first time, food items are being properly stored in schools across the country—an occurrence he said had never happened in Ghana’s history.