Berekum, (Brong Ahafo) 31 March '99

The Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Mr Donald Adabre, has advised traders to go into manufacturing using local raw materials such as clay and timber to create jobs. The Regional Minister was addressing the Berekum District Assembly as part of his familiarisation tour of the district. He urged entrepreneurs in the area to take advantage of the peaceful and friendly environment to attract investors to enhance the socio- economic development.of the district Mr Adabre said it is the responsibility of all to join the crusade against environmental degradation to protect the vegetation. The Regional Co-ordinating Council would ensure that public building contracts include landscaping to protect the environment, he said.