The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare has paid a visit to His Royal Majesty Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace in the Ashanti Region.
The purpose of the visit was for the Trade Minister to officially introduce herself to the Asantehene as the Minister in charge of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and ask for the King’s blessings and prayers to be able to deliver her mandate.
Madam Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare also briefed the Asantehene about the government’s Industrialization agenda and how it intends to transform the Suame Magazine Industrial enclave to attract more investors into the country.
In addition, the Minister informed the Asantehene about a lingering litigation over the designated land for the Greater Kumasi Industrial City Project and asked for the King’s intervention in dealing with the issue.
The Asantehene expressed delight at the Minster’s appointment, adding that the work she did as the former Tourism Minister speaks volume about her diligence. He, however, promised to address the litigation issues surrounding the Greater Kumasi Industrial City Project to pave way for it to commence.
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, was accompanied by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Chief Director, Noah Tumfo, and other officials from the Ministry.