Government set-up Rural Technology Facilities nationwide

Government set-up Rural Technology Facilities nationwide

November 20, 2009
This, he said, would provide modern skill training to agro-processors, master craftsmen and to micro and small scale entrepreneurs.

A total of GH¢165,000 was spent on the construction and installation of workshop equipment and tools on the Bibiani project.

Mr Gyetuah urged the RTF management board to ensure that the right directions were provided to help grow industries in the area.

Mr Akwasi Atta-Antwi, Project Coordinator of REP, praised chiefs in the area and the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai District Assembly for providing land and funds to support the project.

The REP, since its inception in 2003, had trained over 163,000 people including 89,000 women in various employable skills.

Mr Moses Kofi Armah, Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai District Chief Executive (DCE), challenged the Management board to manufacture simple but appropriate agro-processing equipment to add value to farm produce and raise income levels.

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