Paramount Chief of Ada commends Govt for promoting Salt Mining in the Area
The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government has received overwhelming commendations and a seal of approval from the Ada Traditional Council for its dedication to the promotion of salt mining in the area.
In a statement of appreciation to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources after it intervened in the impasse between a section the traditional council and Electrochem Ghana Limited Nene Lomo IV, the Divisional Chief of Lomobiawe who acted as the Spokesperson of the Council said that the government ought to be applauded for the decisive and proactive manner it has handled the issue.
Reacting to the call for support for Electrochem by the Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, Nene Lomo IV said that the Council will ensure that the peaceful coexistence and all forms of support needed by the company to thrive will be provided by the chiefs.
He talked up the impact of Electrochem in the area, stressing that the arrival of the mining firm has created job opportunities and improved living standards of the people in the area.
Hon. Duker, in accordance with a directive from the sector minister, Samuel A. Jinapor paid a working visit to the area to ‘fraternize with the chiefs’ and create the needed awareness about Electrochem’ presence and its operations in the area.
Speaking after an inspection tour of the concessions of Electrochem Ghana, Hon. Duker said ” the success of Electrochem will inure to the benefit of the people of Ada and the entire community”.
He noted that, Electrochem Ghana has already invested heavily in the town and committed resources some key developments projects, stressing that Electrochem Ghana has undertaken developmental projects in the areas of sports, education, electrification among others.
Hon. Mireku Duker emphasized the the unwavering commitment of government to raise Ghanaian entrepreneurs in the mining sector saying ” that the establishment of Electrochem feeds into that laudable agenda”.
The Deputy Lands Minister said that salt mining presents the country another opportunity to diversify her mineral resources and that Ghanaian-owned companies like Electrochem needs to be empowered.
He pointed out that Electrochem and other salt mining companies are adding value to salt production in the country and thereby creating employment opportunities and revenue and with its ability to export the product.
“As a Ministry it is our duty to create the enabling environment for investors who are determined to support and build local champions, The President has tasked us to build local champions within the mining industry so are we more than ready to support indigenes of this country to build a robust mining industry,” he said.
Source :PR UNIT MLNR
