Some list making round on social
media purported to be first batch of ministers under the incoming NPP
administration puts the former MP and Agric economist, Hon. Dr. Afriyie
Akoto, at the Agriculture Ministry.
According
to the group, no individual in the NPP is more qualified to handle the
Agriculture Ministry more than Hon. Dr. Owusu Afriyie who has an
undisputable experience in Agriculture and issues related to
Agro-economy.
In a statement issued and signed
by its Coordinator, Halidu Suleiman, the group pointed out that with the
incoming government's promise to undertake the One District, One
Factory, a lot will depend on the efficiency of the Agric sector which
still remains a critical contributor to the economy.
The
group observed that it will require someone with high level of
expertise in the industry to enable the government's policy materialize.
"We
know Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto is an astute farmer and Agric economist
who has wide experience in critical areas such as cocoa production, food
production amongst others," the group observed.
They
observed that a successful implementation of the One District, One
Factory Policy will help develop particularly the three northern regions
and ensure that the youth have access to job opportunities.
The
group said it was for this reason that they will welcome the nomination
of Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto to the Agriculture Ministry with the hope
that he will use his experience to revamp the sector and make it a more
relevant contributor to the country's economy.
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