[ 2019-03-14 ]

Minister pledges to enhance security for Western Region
Accra, March 14, GNA – Mr Kwabena Okyere
Darko-Mensah, the Regional Minister Designate for
the Western Region, has pledged to enhance the
safety of residents in the Region despite the
recent security challenges.

He said the security of the people and businesses
in the Region was critical in attracting foreign
investors to the area.

“I believe security is very paramount in
attracting foreign investors to the Western
Region,” he said.

Mr Darko-Mensah made the pledge when he appeared
before the Appointment Committee of Parliament to
be vetted after his nomination by President Nana
Akufo-Addo for the new Regional Ministerial
position.

President Akufo-Addo recently nominated ministers
and deputy ministers for the six newly created
regions as well as some ministries.

Mr Darko-Mensah, who is also the Deputy Minister
of Aviation, stated that despite the influx of
foreigners into the Region as a result of the oil
find, his administration would work hard to
resolve security problems there.

He said the challenges the people faced included
income disparities and, as such, they were not
able to afford better accommodation leading to the
creation of slums.

Mr Darko-Mensah also announced the development of
an App for the Sekondi/Takoradi Metropolis, which
would provide the public with information about
taxis registered with the Metropolitan Authority
and those not registered.

He said currently the test run for the App was
underway in Takoradi and was expected to be rolled
out fully to ensure public safety.

Mr Darko-Mensah promised to work together with all
the Members of Parliament in the Region to enhance
development.

Other regional ministers designate who appeared
before the Vetting Committee were Mr Solomon
Namliit Boar for the North East Region, Mr Kofi
Amoakohene for the Bono East Region, and Mr
Kingsley Aboagye Gyedu for the Western North
Region.

Source - GNA

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