The lands given out by the chiefs, extend to three districts; Twifo Praso and Dunkwa-on-Offin in the Central Region and Huni-Valley in the Western Region.

The communities set to benefit from this lucrative project include Agyempoma, Akaase, Nkubem, Opong Valley Abosombuhu and Sodadiemu.

Nana Boakye Hene II, the Benkumhene of Twifo Traditional Area who doubles as the chief of Twifo Mampoma, disclosed that extensive consultations were held with all the chiefs and the farmers before reaching a consensus.

The economic and social benefits of the project, he noted, was enormous, with Arukah Global Ltd determined to provide both direct and indirect employment opportunities to about 1,500 people in the three beneficiary districts and beyond.

Nana Gyamerah Akoto II, the consultant of the Company, also revealed that the company conducted evaluations on the existing properties on the said lands to ascertain the amount of compensations to be paid to property owners before the work kicks off.