President Mahama targets industrial park, textile factory at Agbogloshie
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that government will transform the reclaimed Agbogloshie site into an industrial park, with plans to establish a major textile factory to create jobs for young Ghanaians. He said the planned development forms part of the government’s broader vision to turn the area, which […]
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to convert the contaminated Agbogloshie site into an industrial park, with a major textile factory set to provide jobs for Ghana's youth. This transformation aims to revitalize the area, which has long struggled with sanitation and environmental issues. The announcement came after he oversaw the removal of over one million tonnes of waste from Agbogloshie to a designated landfill site in Nsawam.
This project is part of the government's broader strategy to repurpose the land and foster economic growth. The evacuation effort, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Local Government, Ghana Armed Forces, and District Road Improvement Project, will rely on heavy machinery and involve nighttime transportation to ensure safety. The Ministry of Finance is funding the project, alongside contributions from the District Assemblies Common Fund.
The President emphasized the importance of this initiative in eliminating hazardous open dumping and burning practices that have plagued the community for years.
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