The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has lauded President Akufo-Addo for his unprecedented achievements in the Western Region.

Enumerating some development projects, Mr Okyere Darko-Mensah disclosed that the president has constructed four ports in the region.

Taking his turn at the meet-the-press at the Ministry of Information on Wednesday, November 16, he touted that these ports are currently boosting socio-economic activities in the region.

He said, “under President Akufo-Addo, we have been able to construct 4 ports in the Western Region. This is very unprecedented.

"You all know that under Dr Kwame Nkrumah, he did for us the Sekondi Naval Base and you know the British in 1928 did the Takoradi Port. Under President Akufo-Addo we have done another port inside the Takoradi Harbor which is the Atlantic Port Service with a private sector Ibistek.”

Apart from the ports constructed, Mr Okyere Darko-Mensah also revealed that President Akufo-Addo has constructed an automated oil jetty at Takoradi Port and another modern container terminal also at the Takoradi Port.

On roads, the minister said 32.64% of feeder roads had been done, with work on 26 % of urban roads and 44 % of highways also completed.

Projects under construction

The Western Regional Minister also mentioned the construction of a Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Ezinlibo in Jomoro by the Ministry of Defence.

According to him, the project is 36% complete.

The facility, when completed, will accommodate a minimum of 2,000 personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces.

The construction of a 78km rail line between Manso and Nsuta was also on course and expected to be completed by July 2023, he said.

Expressing his excitement,  Mr  Okyere Darko-Mensah noted the Western Regional Coordinating Council will continue to support and promote investment in these areas for the benefit of the people.

Source: The Independent Ghana