Evelyn Ama Kumi-Richardson, the Bono Regional Minister, has called for an effective and efficient cooperation of the media with the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) to implement the government’s programmes and flagship policies for the speedy development of the region.
She urged professionals of diverse backgrounds, politicians and all residents in the region to unite in support and assist the RCC for the smooth and successful execution of the development agenda for the region.
Mrs Kumi-Richardson made the call at her maiden encounter with the media and some heads of departments to come out with ideas that could promote socio-economic development to enhance the living conditions of the people in Sunyani.
She advised the media to use their respective platforms to promote peace, stability and unity in the region, saying, “Progress thrives on peace, stability and unity, but disunity retards development of any community.
“Any country where peace, unity and stability are prevalent, there is political stability and socio-economic progress, which is a necessity to attract investors to invest in jobs and wealth creation for the benefit of especially the unemployed populace.
“The media as well as political communicators and social commentators must desist from using intemperate and inflammatory languages that can generate conflict to trouble the peace, stability and unity not only in the region but in the entire country.
“I appeal to the media to talk more on developmental issues and also educate the masses to be nationalistic but not fanatics, assist the office, the Municipal and District Chief Executives to get feedbacks from the public to enable you to deliver effectively and efficiently on your mandate, the doors of the RCC are always opened for suggestions and ideas that can promote the socio-economic well-being of the people of the area,” Mrs Kumi-Richardson stressed. –GNA
