-KIPC Appeals to Mahama
The Keta Investment Promotion Centre (KIPC) has appealed to President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, to prioritize the Keta Port Project as a key agenda item for his administration.
In a congratulatory message to the President-elect, KIPC emphasized the project’s potential to drive economic growth and create jobs for the people of Keta and beyond.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KIPC, Enyonam Adzo Apetorgbor, described the project as a monumental initiative with significant national importance.
She called on the incoming administration to ensure its timely execution, stressing that the port would not only catalyze economic growth in the Volta Region but also position Ghana as a competitive hub for trade in West Africa.
“This initiative is critical for the Volta Region’s economic growth and for positioning Ghana as a competitive hub for trade and commerce in West Africa,” Ms. Apetorgbor stated.
The Keta Port Project is widely seen as a crucial intervention to address the region’s infrastructural and economic challenges.
Ms. Apetorgbor also underscored the need for policies that empower fisherfolk and traders, emphasizing their central role in the local economy. According to her, supporting these groups alongside delivering the port project would significantly uplift communities and drive sustainable development.
KIPC pledged its full commitment to collaborating with the government and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the project. The organization affirmed its readiness to help mobilize resources and work towards achieving the timelines outlined by the incoming administration.
“We are committed to fostering an environment that attracts investments and accelerates the socio-economic development of Keta and the nation at large,” Ms. Apetorgbor assured.
It stressed that creating an environment conducive to investments was key to accelerating the socio-economic development of Keta and the nation at large.
KIPC expressed confidence in the President-elect’s leadership and his ability to fulfill the promises made during the campaign. The center urged the government to prioritize the port project, describing it as a lifeline for the people of Keta and a critical step towards equitable development in the Volta Region.
“The Keta Port Project represents more than infrastructure, it is a lifeline for the people of Keta and the Volta Region,” Ms. Apetorgbor emphasized.
“We trust that your government will honor its commitments and bring this project to completion within a reasonable timeframe.”
