New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to establish a tomato processing factory in Akomadan, located in the Offinso North constituency of the Ashanti Region, should he assume the presidency.
This initiative, he noted, aligns with his administration’s broader industrialization agenda aimed at creating employment opportunities for the youth.
Dr. Bawumia made this commitment during a stakeholders’ gathering in Akomadan on Tuesday. Discussing plans for agricultural modernization, he revealed that his administration intends to establish District Agriculture Mechanization Centers in key agricultural areas.
These centers will be equipped with machinery like tractors, harvesters, and ploughing tools to help farmers expand their operations.
On sustainable mining, Dr. Bawumia emphasized that under his leadership, the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) would receive resources to conduct in-depth geological studies nationwide.
This would allow the GGSA to identify areas rich in gold deposits, helping to curb speculative mining practices that damage landscapes and pollute water sources.
Additionally, Dr. Bawumia outlined his intention to improve the country’s transportation infrastructure by developing the Western and Eastern railway lines to streamline the transport of minerals and other goods.
Specifically, he mentioned plans to extend the Tema rail line to Kumasi and the Northern Region, as well as expand railway lines from Awaso in the Western Region to Kumasi.
Dr. Bawumia urged voters to support his bid for the presidency and elect NPP parliamentary candidates nationwide to enable the NPP to continue its development-focused agenda for Ghana.