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The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson says the pivotal role being played by the region in contributing to Ghana’s economic development cannot be underestimated.
“The Western Region, as the industrial and resource hub of Ghana, has played a crucial role in this journey. From our rich oil and mineral deposits to our vibrant fishing and agricultural sectors, our region continues to be a pillar of Ghana’s economy” he submitted.
Speaking at this year’s independence anniversary parade organised at Effiakuma in the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Area, as part of activities to climax the celebration, Joseph Nelson, commended stakeholders for playing various roles that guaranteed Ghana the opportunity to become an independent state.
The theme for the 68th independence celebration is, “Reflect, Review, and Reset” which the Minister describes as both timely and thought-provoking.
“It calls on us as a nation to look back at where we started, evaluate our progress, and make the necessary adjustments to build a stronger and more prosperous Ghana”
The Minister acknowledged the invaluable contribution of Western Region to the independent struggle of the country.
He also touched on resource availability in the region and its usage for the benefit of industries and Ghanaians in general
“It is with great honor and a deep sense of duty that I stand before you today as the Western Regional Minister to join in commemorating Ghana’s 68th Independence Day.
He thanked Ghanaians for believing in the National Democratic Congress “Let me begin by expressing my profound gratitude to the Almighty God for His grace and mercies, which have brought us thus far as a nation and region. It is
by His favour that we have gathered here to celebrate another year of our dear
nation’s independence.
However, as we reflect, we must acknowledge that despite our achievements, there are still challenges confronting us.
I also take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the people of Ghana, especially the Western Region, for your trust and confidence in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and for voting massively for his Excellency John Dramani Mahama and our members of Parliament. Your votes in the last election granted us the mandate to lead, and we do not take this responsibility lightly”
He extended the compliment of President John Dramani Mahama as well “I bring you greetings and heartfelt compliments from His Excellency John
Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces.
He extends his best wishes to all of you and appreciates your dedication to the progress and development of our dear country”
Historically, Jose Nelson said “On this day in 1957, Ghana became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence, setting the stage for self-governance and national development.
Over the past 68 years, we have made significant strides in governance, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic growth”
However, as we reflect, we must acknowledge that despite our achievements as a sovereign nation, unemployment, inadequate infrastructure, and gaps in education and healthcare remain challenges we must overcome.
The resetting agenda of the NDC Government, he underscored, therefore is to redirect our efforts towards progress and development. It calls for a concerted effort by the Ghanaian and the willingness of all to work towards the Ghana we want”
The Minister said “To move forward, we must be honest about our successes and shortcomings. Education, for instance, remains a critical area requiring urgent attention.
While access to education has improved, we still face challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, teaching and learning materials, teacher motivation, and disparities in learning outcomes.
The new government, under the leadership of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, is committed to implementing practical policies to improve education at all levels.
“We remain committed to our social contract with the Ghanaian people, and I can assure you we are poised to achieve these milestones”, he ended.
