Africa-Press – Ghana. Dr. Sam Suraj Issaka, the District Chief Executive of Kadjebi Akan District in Oti Region, is upbeat about the prospects of exploration of iron ore in the district.
The DCE, in his address during the handing over ceremony of the core drilled iron ore for testing, believes the project will create jobs for the youth and stimulate development in the area.
Dr. Issaka also commended the youth on their active participation during the drilling of the first face of the iron ore, which will go a long way in their lives with the skills and knowledge they had acquired so far.
The exploration project led by Africa Exploration and Minerals Group Limited (AEMG) in partnership with the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC), has reached a significant milestone with the handing over of the first core drilled iron ore sample.
Stakeholders, including officials from GIISDEC, AEMG, the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA), Traditional leaders, Republic Bank, Assembly Members, witnessed the ceremony.
Mr. Philip Opong Amponsah, Operation Deputy Chief Executive Officer, GIISDEC, emphasized that the exploration project would benefit all Ghanaians, particularly the Asato Gyamono community and the district at large.
He highlighted the importance of iron ore in Ghana’s economic development.
The samples would be taken to Australia by Ntertek Minerals Limited for testing, and if successful, commercial iron ore extraction will commence.
Osaberima Osei Bonsu V, the Paramount Chief of Asato Traditional Area, expressed hope that the project would contribute to the development of the area, particularly in healthcare delivery and youth development.
Mr. Abudulai Batiah Santi, Deputy CEO, Strategy and Investor Relations, GIISDEC, assured community members that the government would prioritize their welfare and development because the project involved local investors which would help government gain more access to participate to develop the country as compare to other minerals exploration in the country.
Dr. Benjamin Dzoboko, the Managing Director of Republic Bank, highlighted the importance of mineral exploration in driving economic growth.
Republic Bank, the project’s sponsor, believes that supporting mineral exploration will not only benefit the bank but also contribute to the development of the community.
“In our area of expertise, we believe in seeing before investing but we believed in the proposal of AEMG before seeing the project and we are optimistic that the project would go a long way in the development of Ghana and Africa as a whole,” Dr. Dzoboko said.
Mr. Isaac Obeng Darko, Chief Executive Officer of Africa Exploration and Minerals Group Limited, expressed his gratitude to the chiefs and people of the Asato and Gyamono community for their unwavering support during the drilling period and making the project a success.
He emphasized that the commitment of the youth had made the job easy with no casualty being recorded and wish to work with them after the results of the samples are out after a few days of testing.
At the end of the ceremony, over 15 young men were awarded with citations for their dedication to the success of the project.
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