By Solomon Gumah
Tamale, Dec. 16, GNA – Alhaji Adam Abubakari Takoro, the Tamale Metropolitan Chief Executive, has inaugurated a modern model meat shop and abattoir at Bilipiela in the Tamale Metropolis to serve residents of the area.
He described the facility as a major investment in public health, food safety, and local economic growth.
The project, fully funded by Twellium Ghana Limited, producers of Verna Mineral Water, is aimed at improving hygienic slaughtering and meat-handling practices while strengthening the local livestock value chain.
Alhaji Takoro said the facilities marked a significant step towards ensuring that meat supplied to households, restaurants and markets in Tamale met acceptable health and safety standards as the city continued to expand.
“This is not just an infrastructure project; it is a direct investment in the wellbeing of our people and the dignity of butchers and traders, whose work sustains our food system,” he said.
He commended Twellium Ghana Limited for its strong sense of corporate social responsibility and commitment to community development, noting that public-private partnerships remained critical to accelerating local development.
Alhaji Takoro also acknowledged the contribution of Alhaji Alhassan Mahama Paul, Chief Executive Officer of Diligence and Checks Consult, for his vision and collaboration in making the project a reality.
The ceremony was attended by key stakeholders in the Metropolis, including traditional and religious leaders, butchers, market women, traders and residents.
Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South Constituency, commended Twellium Ghana Limited and its partners for the investment.
He said the facility would promote hygiene, ensure quality meat production and boost business opportunities and livelihoods in the community.
Mr Iddrisu assured residents of government’s commitment to working with development partners to create more employment and business opportunities, particularly for the youth.
Mr Ali Ajami, Marketing Director of Twellium Ghana Limited, said the company was proud to support initiatives that directly improved public health and livelihoods in communities where it operated.
He explained that the decision to fund the abattoir was driven by the company’s belief that access to safe and hygienic food infrastructure was fundamental to community wellbeing and sustainable development.
Alhaji Alhassan Mahama Paul expressed gratitude to all stakeholders for their support and announced plans to partner non-governmental organisations to construct a 40-seater toilet facility to improve sanitation in the community.
He also pledged to establish an Information and Communication Technology centre to support digital skills training, especially for the youth.
Mr Alhassan Abdulai, Assembly Member for the Bilipiela Electoral Area, described the facility as a milestone in the community’s journey towards modern development, improved public health and economic growth.
He said the abattoir would create jobs, support farmers and butchers, enhance food safety for consumers, and called on residents to take collective responsibility for maintaining high operational and sanitation standards.
Hajia Mohammed Hafishetu, a food vendor in the area, commended Twellium Ghana Limited and its partners, saying the facility would end the long search for quality and hygienic meat for food businesses in the community.
GNA
Edited by Eric K. Amoh/Audrey Dekalu