The Ashanti Chapter of the Association of District Coordinators of Local Enterprises and Skills Development Programme (LESDEP), has congratulated Mr. Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, Minister designate for Local Government and Rural Development for his nomination.
Mr. Abass Mubarak Abass, Chairman of the Association, who spoke on behalf of the association through the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the nomination of Mr. Oppong-Fosu demonstrated government's commitment to the development of the rural areas.
Mr Abass said the minister designate had over the years been involved in local governance in the country thus his nomination by the President came as no surprise to the association.
“As a local governance expert, we are of the firm belief that he will bring his vast experience to bear on the ministry to advance government's vision in the area of rural development", Mr. Abass said.
He commended the President for nominating Mr. Oppong-Fosu for the ministry and pledged the support of the association to his administration.