Kpassa: Nana Ayeng Anebo II, the Omanhene of Kpassa, a farming community in the Oti Region, has called on the government to establish an agricultural university in Kpassa to boost farming in the area. The overlord said such an institution would provide training and support for farmers, enhancing their productivity and contributing to the local economy. He made the call during a courtesy visit to the Oti Regional Minister, Mr. John Kwadwo Gyapong.
According to Ghana News Agency, the chief has formally requested the president of Ghana, through the Oti Regional Minister, to establish an agricultural university college in the area. Nana Anebo believes that such an institution would provide his youth with access to modern agricultural technologies, improving productivity and well-being of the residents. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, the chief said the institution would equip youth with modern agricultural skills in crop farming, fish farming, and livestock production.
He said it would also increase food production and reduce the cost of living, boosting the local economy through improved agricultural productivity. Nana Anebo has called on authorities to address environmental degradation caused by activities such as illegal tree felling and sand winning. In addition, he said these activities not only harm the environment but also deprive the assembly of revenue.
He urged the regional minister and the district assembly to take decisive action against illegal mining activities in the district. He emphasized that Kpassa requires more revenue to undertake developmental projects that would improve the welfare of its people. He appealed to the minister and district assembly to collaborate in the fight against those illegal activities, ensuring that those found culpable are brought to justice.
The chief suggested that proceeds from prosecuted illegal activities should be channeled to the assembly and the region as revenue, supporting local development initiatives. His call aligns with the central government's efforts to combat illegal mining nationwide. He again called on the Oti Regional Minister to work within the framework of the 1992 Ghana constitution to address chieftaincy issues in the area.
He said chieftaincy disputes have created tension in the country, including in Kpassa, and it is essential to adhere to constitutional provisions to promote the rule of law, peace, and development. He pleaded with the minister to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure that constitutional provisions on chieftaincy are upheld in Kpassa and beyond.
Mr. John Kwadwo Gyapong, the Oti Regional Minister, expressed appreciation for the visit and pledged to address the issues raised, stating that his office would work to address the issues. Mr. Gyapong has reaffirmed his commitment to driving development in the region, particularly in Kpassa. He assured the chief that he will explore all avenues to bring development to Kpassa, addressing the community's concerns and needs.
