The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Talensi, John Miilem Nabwomya, has praised the SPRING Project for its remarkable contribution to women’s economic empowerment and community development in the Talensi District of Ghana’s Upper East Region.
Speaking at the launch of Phase 2 of the Sustainable Project in Northern Ghana (SPRING), Mr. Nabwomya commended the leadership behind the initiative and celebrated the project’s ability to mobilize and uplift women across rural communities.
“The leaves, the stem, and the roots — every part is important. Similarly, every aspect of a woman’s contribution to her family and community matters,” Mr. Nabwomya remarked, using a powerful analogy to highlight the central role of women in society.
The SPRING Project, which focuses on the cultivation of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) and the promotion of shea-based agribusiness, is being implemented by TRAX-Ghana with support from Tools for Self Reliance, a UK-based development organization. The initiative aims to enhance food security, household income, and financial independence among female-headed households.
Mr. Nabwomya emphasized that projects like SPRING are vital to achieving sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction in rural areas.
“With projects like this, household income for women will increase tremendously and be sustained,” he stated.
He also encouraged beneficiaries to adopt a culture of care and responsibility toward the resources provided through the project, stressing that proper maintenance of equipment is essential for long-term impact.
“Whether it’s equipment or any other form of support, you should handle it carefully and maintain it well, so it lasts and continues to benefit the program. The proper use and maintenance of these machines will also contribute to boosting women’s incomes.”
Highlighting the broader economic significance, the DCE concluded by stating:
“When women’s incomes increase, there is economic development and expansion in every country.”
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|Gerard Asagi|Bolgatanga
