Dr. Nicholas Westcott, British High Commissioner to Ghana, has promised that his country would continue to partner Ghana in her socio-economic endeavours to enhance the standard of living of its people.
He said this was based on the premise that the nation had over the years upheld the rule of law, respect for the fundamental human rights of the citizenry and also deepened democracy through good governance.
Dr. Westcott said this at a durbar of the chiefs and people of Bonwire in the Ejisu/Juaben Municipality of Ashanti.
The durbar was held in honour of the British High Commissioner, when he visited the town to acquaint himself with the operations of the Kente industry as well as some of the challenges facing it.
He commended leaders of the nation for putting in place proactive economic policies for the accelerated development of the nation and challenged them to aspire for greater heights to help achieve a middle income status in the near future.
He also implored managers of the Kente industry to evolve pro-scientific mechanisms to improve upon Kente weaving and also ensure increased productivity since the fabric was unique all over the world.
Nana Bobie Ansah II, chief of Bonwire, thanked the High Commissioner for the visit and hoped he would use his good offices to impress upon his country to partner the industry for its progress.