[ 2016-11-29 ]

I'll open a sardine factory if you vote for me - Accra Mayor
National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary
candidate for Ablekuma South constituency in the
Greater Accra region is promising to build a
sardine factory at Chorkor, a suburb in the
community.

According to Dr. Alfred Okoe Vanderpuye, the
initiative is part of efforts to create jobs for
constituents should he be elected the Member of
Parliament for the area.

Mr. Vanderpuye who is also the Chief Executive
Officer of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA)
made the promise during a campaign rally over the
weekend.

He indicated that, history will be made when
Chorkor, a fishing community in the Ablekuma South
constituency begin the production of locally made
Sardines.

“I have told you people over and over again that
the Chorkor Sardine will be made and produced in
Chorkor. The whole of Accra will eat the Chorkor
Sardine” he told the cheering crowd.

The Accra Mayor indicated that, majority of the
locally made sardines will be exported to generate
more revenue for the fishermen.

He also revealed that, a part from millennium
schools being built in every town, a vocational
institute will be established to decrease
unemployment in the society.

“We are not done yet with the construction of
the millennium city schools because we will
support and create more jobs for the youth by
constructing a vocational school in Korle Gonno,
to assist them in enhancing their skills in
vocation” he stressed.

Okoe Vanderpuye promised of more road construction
in the towns if the Mahama-led government is
retained in power.

“We are going to connect the old Winneba road to
the Chemu lagoon to ensure smooth and quick
movement to other neighbouring towns”.

Source - abusuafm

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