BY: VoltaOnline NewsDesk
Hon. Maxwell Kwame Lukutor, Member of Parliament for South Tongu, has launched a bold initiative to transform the district into a hub for sustainable development.
At the South Tongu Business and Investment Forum, held at the Shekinah Royal City in Sogakofe, he unveiled ambitious plans to harness local and global partnerships under the theme “Harnessing Local and Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development in South Tongu.”
Addressing stakeholders, Hon. Lukutor outlined South Tongu’s potential, emphasizing its fertile agricultural lands, natural resources, strategic location, and rich cultural heritage. He called for decisive action and collective commitment to unlock the district’s promise, declaring, “South Tongu is ready for business and partnerships that can drive sustainable development.”
The forum served as a platform for exploring investment opportunities across key sectors, including tourism, agriculture, education, manufacturing, healthcare, and the digital economy.
Participants learned about plans to develop eco-tourism along the Volta River, expand agro-processing industries, establish vocational training centers, create industrial parks, upgrade healthcare facilities, and promote e-commerce platforms.
One of the event’s highlights was Hon. Lukutor’s announcement of a modern stadium facility for South Tongu, to be built under a public-private partnership (PPP) with The Oxygen Group Capital.
The stadium is expected to boost sports development, nurture local talent, and enhance the district’s profile.
Hon. Lukutor appealed to government agencies, private investors, local entrepreneurs, and the diaspora to join forces in driving South Tongu’s development agenda.
The forum concluded with optimism as stakeholders committed to partnerships that would shape the district’s future.
Source: Togbe Dzablu, Dela Radio
