- Mahama pledges cocoa processing facility for Kukuom
- Facility part of industrialization agenda and 24-hour economy policy
- Policy aims to tackle youth unemployment, drive regional development
- Facility to retain value from Ghana's cocoa production
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made a significant promise to the people of Kukuom in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region. During his recent campaign stop, Mahama pledged to build a cocoa processing facility in the area, a move aimed at tackling youth unemployment and driving regional development.
Ghana, as the world’s second-largest cocoa-producing country, stands to benefit greatly from this initiative. The cocoa industry is the backbone of Ghana’s economy, with cocoa farmers playing a vital role in driving economic growth.
Mahama’s industrialization agenda, which includes the construction of the cocoa processing facility, is part of a broader economic transformation plan. At the center of this plan is his proposed 24-hour economy policy, designed to increase productivity, improve accessibility to services and goods, and create employment opportunities.
The 24-hour economy policy envisions a dynamic and bustling economy where businesses and industries operate continuously. This would tap into Ghana’s growing population, ensuring sectors like manufacturing, processing, logistics, and services can operate around the clock.
By doing so, Mahama hopes to create more shifts and jobs for the country’s expanding labor force, particularly among the youth. The cocoa processing facility will be a key piece in his broader industrialization agenda.
This agenda aims to establish industrial hubs across the country, particularly in regions with strong agricultural outputs. Mahama emphasized the importance of understanding the 24-hour economy policy, highlighting the need for massive industrialization.
“We have realized that, to successfully implement the policy, we need to embark on a massive industrialization drive,” Mahama stated. “As part of that, we will construct a cocoa processing facility for the Kukuom community.”
This facility will discontinue the exportation of cocoa for processing, ensuring that Ghana retains more value from its cocoa production. Mahama’s commitment to regional development and job creation has been well-received by the people of Kukuom.
The proposed facility is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy, creating employment opportunities and stimulating growth. With Ghana’s cocoa industry already supporting thousands of farmers and communities, this initiative has the potential to make a significant difference.
Mahama’s pledge to build a cocoa processing facility in Kukuom demonstrates his dedication to Ghana’s economic transformation and development.
