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General News of Sunday, February 10, 2019
Source: Myjoyonline.com
2019-02-10
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Minister of Information
Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah praised the legacy and achievements of renowned Ghanaian industrialist Esther Ocloo and urged young entrepreneurs to emulate her investor spirit.
According to Nkrumah, Ocloo's work should inspire a generation of industrialists and spur innovation and productivity.
Mr. Nkrumah gave the keynote address at a ceremony in Accra to launch activities marking the centennial celebration of the life of Mrs. Esther Ocloo, who died in 2002 on the theme "Tribute to a legend of her time".
He added that the late renowned industrialist had devoted his life to helping others, especially women, and had given many hope of succeeding.
"L & # 39; AGI [Association of Ghana Industries] It is a living tribute to her legacy, but it will be important to institutionalize her vision and the values she stood for, so that the next generation of industrialists here in Ghana can learn from them, "he added.
The minister said, along with Mr. Ocloo, that many young people can also rise to the challenge and make a major contribution to the country's development.
"We live in a time when the role of the ordinary citizen is being increasingly understated and where every problem is raised, the authorities or the government are looking for solutions. But the everyday Ghanaian has many opportunities to make a significant contribution, as she has done for the development of our country, "he said.
Ofoase Ayirebi's lawmaker asked the media to take the time to highlight its success story, its legacy, and to promote how today's young entrepreneurs can learn from it.
Esther Ocloo's pioneering work in the development of the indigenous industrial sector in the country allowed her to make Nkulenu Industries the first food processing plant on the Gold Coast at the time in 1942, prompting many to do the same.
Three decades later, it introduced Ghanaian food products to the international market and opened the way for the export of several other Ghanaian food brands.
His work led to the creation of the Ghana Federation of Industries in 1958, which is now the Ghana Industries Association (AGI), charged with promoting research and promoting business in Ghana.
In 1988, Dr. Esther Ocloo co-founded Aid to Artisans Ghana to promote and support the development of Ghana's craft industry for export, thereby helping to create jobs and increase the incomes of various craftsmen.
When she went to her creator's house in March 2002, the government then led by President John Agyekum Kufuor honored her with a state funeral.
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