John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to finish the unfinished infrastructure projects in Nzema land that are part of the oil and gas enclave.
This commitment holds particular significance considering the region’s pivotal role in Ghana’s oil sector.
Former President Mahama, an NDC flagbearer, claimed that the oil and gas enclave roads project was a Mills and Mahama administration initiative that was abandoned when his party fell to the NPP in 2016. He claims that a more concerted effort should be made to develop the enclave given its substantial contribution to Ghana’s oil and gas industry.
He mentioned these during the Journey to Nkroful Nkrumah Fest 2024, which is held to honour Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in the Ellembelle district of the Western Region.
“I recall that during our tenure in government, Professor Mills pledged to utilize oil revenue to enhance Nzema land’s social and economic infrastructure, given its crucial role in hosting oil infrastructure. We initiated the oil and gas enclave roads project to upgrade the area’s roads, but unfortunately, we didn’t complete it before leaving office.
“However, I assure you that a new NDC government, set to take office in January next year, will revive and prioritize the oil and gas enclave roads project. This will ensure that Nzema land has roads worthy of hosting Ghana’s precious oil assets,” Mr Mahama addressed the concerns raised by the chief of Nkroful, Nana Kwesi Kutua V.
Source: 3news.com