Residents of the Anum Community and it’s environs in the Asuogyaman district in the Eastern region are celebrating over commencement of a 300 acre Nkukuninkaka Farms Cassava project under the Cassava Enterprise project of the Exim Bank – Ghana.
The deputy CEO of Exim Bank Ghana and aspiring New Patriotic Party parliamentary candidate for the Asuogyaman constituency, Mr Adu Darkwa launched the 300 acre Nkukunikaka Cassava Farm project to boost cassava production in the district.
In his speech, Hon Adu Darkwa has called on all not to politicize the project since it is for all Ghanaians.
According to him, the project offers and, has the potential to employ more of the country’s youth, particularly those in and around Anum.
He dismissed doubts of the project becoming a white elephant like the sun flower oil project assured the gathering of the sustainability of the cassava project as those running the project are competent and committed to its cause.
Mr. Adu Darkwa thanked the chiefs and the people of Anum for voting 85% for him and his presidential candidate during the 2016 general elections.
Speaking to Austin Ofori Addo on Rite Morning Ride, Mr Jerry Afful, the CEO of Nkukuninkaka Farm, appreciated the effort of Nana Kwasi Anyane, the Adontenghene of Anum Community for providing 300 acres of land for the project as well as Exim Bank for the support.
By: Austin Ofori Addo/ritefmonline.org
