The Performing Chief Government Officer of the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA), Dr Andy Osei Okrah, has pledged to prioritise analysis and development, capability constructing, and market entry with a view to make sure that the tree crops sector turns into a major contributor to Ghana’s financial structural transformation.
In line with him, the nation’s tree crops sector held immense potential and had the capability to rework the lives of hundreds of thousands of Ghanaians, create jobs, and contribute considerably to our nation’s financial progress.
Talking at his first day at work upon his assumption of workplace as the brand new Performing CEO of the TCDA, he mentioned “From cashew to shea, mango to coconut, rubber to grease palm, our tree crops are a treasure trove of alternatives ready to be harnessed.”
He said that his main focus can be to control and develop the tree crops sector in a sustainable surroundings, guaranteeing that manufacturing, processing, and buying and selling actions have been aligned with world greatest practices.
“We’ll work carefully with stakeholders, together with farmers, processors, merchants, exporters, donors and companions to handle the challenges going through the trade and create an enabling surroundings for progress,” Dr Oprah said.
The Performing CEO additionally famous that he would work tirelessly to drive the expansion and improvement of Ghana’s tree crops trade.
“I’m dedicated to constructing on the inspiration laid by my predecessors and taking the TCDA to new heights,” he mentioned,
Moreover, Dr Okrah mentioned he would work to make TCDA an Authority of selection and an incredible place to work and do enterprise with.
He thanked the President and the sector Minister for the Ministry of Meals and Agriculture for the chance supplied because the Head of the TCDA.
“I’m grateful to the President, John Dramani Mahama, for the belief and confidence reposed in me, and I additionally thank my associates, and colleagues for his or her heat reception and unwavering assist,” Dr Okrah indicated.
He referred to as on the stakeholders within the sector to work in direction of a brighter future for Ghana’s tree crops trade.
BY TIMES REPORTER
