Prez Mahama meets Ghanaians in London

President John Dramani Mahama has promised that the government will continue to pursue measures that will enhance the socio-economic development of the country.

He said although a number of strides had been made over the years, the government was committed to building structures that would create job opportunities and build the capacity of people in both the public and private sectors.

President Mahama made the promise when he addressed the Ghanaian community in London as part of his three-day official visit to the United Kingdom.

The meeting was attended by some Ghanaians living in London and other cities in the United Kingdom.

President Mahama mentioned some of the measures that the government had initiated to step up the socio-economic development of the country as the expansion of energy supply and the building of a resilient economy to attract investors into the country.

He said although the country was currently facing some energy challenges, the government had adopted measures that would keep those challenges at bay in the coming months, and urged Ghanaians to play their roles responsibly.

On good governance, he said the government was passing a number of bills into law that would ensure transparency and the freedom for Ghanaians to participate in the daily governance of the country.

'Cabinet has approved the Right to Information Bill, Local Content in the Petroleum Sector Bill, among others, which are pending Parliamentary approval.'

President Mahama condemned the misuse of technology for doctoring photographs of prominent personalities, as well as the attacks on politicians and leaders, adding,

'I do not think that the Internet is meant for such things.'

He, therefore, challenged Ghanaians to use technology to develop strategies that would promote the advancement of the country, create jobs and provide skills for the youth.

Mr Kwasi Oppong, Chairman of the Ghana Union in London, appealed to all Ghanaians irrespective of their party affiliation, to offer support to the government to develop the country.

He commended President Mahama for meeting them to discuss issues pertaining to their welfare in London and the entire United Kingdom.

Source:GNA