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Outgoing World Bank
Representative praises Ghanaians
Kumasi, June 11, Ghanadot/GNA– Mr Mat Carlson, the outgoing
World Bank Representative in Ghana, has praised Ghanaians
for their hard work and dedication, which had ensured
considerable transformation in the economy.
Speaking at a farewell call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei
Tutu 11 at the Manhyia palace in Kumasi on Wednesday, which
coincided with the “Awukudae” celebrations.
Mr Carlson, however, said there was the need for Ghana and
its development partners to do more to sustain and
concretize its economic achievements, to bring about
significant improvement in the lives of the people.
He specifically mentioned the need to strengthen the private
sector to enable it to play a leading role in the economic
development, adding that, it was the only way to expand the
economy to create jobs for the people.
Mr Carlson said he had in the “past six years done his duty
well and contributed his part towards Ghana’s economic
transformation” and expressed his gratitude to Ghanaians and
the Asantehene in particular, for their support and
encouragement to him and his family.
Also at the Manhyia palace was the board and management of
the Intercontinental bank, which is extending its operations
to Kumasi.
Dr G.K Agama, Board Chairman said the bank would soon open
two branches at Suame and Adum in Kumasi for operations.
He presented a cheque of 5,000 dollars to the Otumfuo
Education Fund.
The Aburihene, Otobuor Djan Akwasi 11, also paid a courtesy
call on the Asantehene and invited him to participate in the
20th anniversary of his enstoolment as Aburihene, which is
scheduled to take place in November this year.
He commended the Asantehene for his contributions towards
the development of education and health and said the Akuapem
Anafo traditional council was also planning to establish a
similar fund to support the needy children and hoped to seek
counsel from the Asantehene.
Also at Manhyia to greet the Asantehene were the Board
chairman and Management of Smart Multimedia to inform him of
the opening of a branch in Kumasi.
The Company, which provides internet and multimedia
communication services is also the sole agent of Smart
Energy drink.
Mr Kwaku Sarfo, the new Chief Executive of the Volta River
Authority (VRA) also called on the Asantehene to inform him
of his appointment.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu commended him for his appointment and said
he was appointed to the high office because of his hard work
and dedication and not because of his tribe.
He commended the outgoing World Bank Representative, Mr Mat
Carlson, for his support, which enabled the palace secure a
grant from the World Bank to provide school infrastructure
for deprived communities in the country.
GNA
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