By Elsie Appiah-Osei
Accra, Feb. 03, GNA- The launch of the SheaPark Resource Hub of Hope in the Upper West Region marks a significant milestone in the area’s socio-economic development, according to Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament.
Describing the initiative as a strategic intervention, Mr Bagbin said, “It is aimed at revitalising the regional economy and creating sustainable opportunities for local communities, positioning shea as a key driver of growth for the region and the nation.”
A statement issued by the Media Relations Department of Parliament to the Ghana News Agency, Accra, on Tuesday has said.
It said, “The SheaPark Resource Hub is intended to drive continuous economic activity under the 24-Hour Economy framework.”
According to the statement, Mr Bagbin urged communities, especially women and youth, to actively participate in the initiative.
“He commended the Ghana-South Africa Business Chamber for its investment commitment and acknowledged the presence of the President as a sign of national support for the project,” it noted.
“Delay is not denial,” Mr Bagbin said, reflecting on the 17-month preparation period, adding that the vision had now come to fruition.
The Speaker stressed that lasting success depended on shared responsibility and sustained effort, calling on stakeholders to work together to ensure the project’s success.
GNA
Edited by Linda Asante Agyei