Greater than a 12 months after President John Dramani Mahama promised to ascertain a rice mill in Jadema within the Mampurugu-Moagduli district of the northeast, the challenge stays stalled and residents are nonetheless ready as there isn’t a seen building or implementation on the bottom.
The proposed rice mill was anticipated to spice up native rice manufacturing, create jobs and enhance the livelihoods of farmers within the space, but it surely has not but moved past the promise stage, elevating considerations amongst residents and stakeholders.
Jadema, identified for its huge rice cultivation potential, was earmarked for the challenge as a part of broader efforts to strengthen agricultural worth chains and help native farmers.
Nevertheless, the delay has left some farmers questioning the federal government’s dedication to fulfilling its commitments.
In response, North East Regional Minister Ibrahim Tia acknowledged that no progress had been made and stated steps have been now being taken to restart discussions on the challenge.
The Minister was talking in Narerig in the course of the inaugural version of the Authorities Accountability Collection within the area.
He stated the regional administration plans to start a brand new engagement with the World Meals Program (WFP), which has been recognized because the sponsor of the rice mill initiative, to find out the longer term path and tackle bottlenecks slowing implementation.
“Final month, their (WFP) regional coordinator got here and I raised this subject together with her. She additionally stated that she had simply reported it and that she wanted to return to the workplace to observe up on what stage it had reached,” he stated.
The minister added that he would intensify efforts to make sure the conclusion of this challenge, which he stated is of significant significance for the event of Mamprug-Moagduli district and the whole Northeast area.
He additional emphasised that the federal government stays dedicated to making sure the challenge’s realization, noting that the rice mill may play an essential position in decreasing post-harvest losses, rising rice processing capability and selling regional financial progress.
