By Jerry Azanduna
Techiman, (Bono East) Feb. 23, GNA – Mr Francis Owusu Antwi, the Bono East Regional Minister says the Region Coordinating Council (RCC) requires cooperation and support from traditional authorities to push the progressive development of the region.
As the embodiment and custodian of the people, he said, without the cooperation and contributions of chiefs and queens, the region’s holistic development would be difficult, pledging to actively engage them in decision making and development processes.
Mr Antwi said this when he paid a courtesy on the Techiman Traditional Council at Techiman to officially introduce himself to the council and rally their support for a smooth administration of the region.
The Regional Minister said his vision for the region remained great and needed the cooperation of the chiefs and queens to enable to achieve the vision for the region.
Mr Antwi highlighted the potential of tourism for job creation and economic growth, saying he needed the cooperation of the traditional authorities to identify and develop the economically viable tourism sites in the region.
He pledged to remain submissive and operate an open-door policy, asking the chiefs and queens to serve as a guide, and always not to hesitate to contact and advise him on matters relating to development and security.
Nana Takyi Firi II, the Kontihene (sub-chief) and the Acting President of the Techiman Traditional Council pledged the support of the chiefs and queens towards facilitating economic development of the region.
He underlined the need for the RCC to collaborate effectively with the traditional council, and inspired the Regional Minister not to politicise development, and endeavour to continue with and complete the development projects initiated by his predecessor.
GNA