Okudzeto Ablakwa hands over brand new combine harvester to rice farmers in Aveyime
The Member of Parliament(MP), for the North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has handed over a new Combine Harvester and Power Tillers to the Aveyime Rice Farmers’ Association.
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Okudzeto Ablakwa presented the farming equipment today, November 20, 2021, to the association members in his constituency.
In a post sighted by YEN.com.gh, Ablakwa said this will be the first time in the association’s history where it will have access to its own dedicated Combine Harvester and Power Tillers which will operate on their rice farms.
Source: Facebook
According to Ablakwa, this intervention which is valued in excess of GHS300,000.00 will ensure that the rice farmers will not only complete harvesting before Christmas, but also be guaranteed enhanced profits.
He added that the era of depending on expensive and unreliable rentals is over.
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1. Ablakwa presenting the keys of the combine harvester to the farmers.
2. A picture of the combined harvester.
3. Ablakwa operating the
4. An overview of the rice farm.
5. Ablakwa and some rice farmers checking out their harvest.
6. Some rice farmers present were clearly excited about their new farm equipment.
7. The combine harvester depositing its first harvest.
8. Ablakwa interacting with an experienced operator of the new farm machinery.
The post by the North Tongu MP generated a lot of positive remarks from his Facebook followers. Below are some of the reactions;
Eli Ampim referred to Ablakwa's gesture as economic empowerment.
This is Economic Empowerment. I wish half of the 275 parliamentarians can do the same to support their constituents. God Bless You, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Ben Dotsei Malor had quite a lot to say.
That's all. God bless you, Bro Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa . May you be blessed with more to do more for the people. Great example, in the upliftment and transformation of lives. Well done, again.
Edwin Osei had some sarcastic comments to make.
Thank you Hon. for your contribution to helping small holder rice farmers in your constituency. You could have use the money for this investment to rent a jet to chill with your broni but you chose this course.
Joseph Agbolosu encouraged him to keep with the good work.
Keep doing good God will also provide u with Good health to leave long to continue e good works God bless you
Abdul Suwaid asked why he is different from his colleague MPs.
The question I always ask myself is that why are you different from others? Even your colleagues who are in power hardly do the things you do.
Alex Doe Sedem said this is what leadership is about.
God bless you. This is what leadership is about.
Ablakwa gifts longest serving midwife in North Tongu a car
Ablakwa honored the longest-serving midwife in the constituency, Madam Beatrice Blessing Obidieh.
He surprised her with a modest gift of a 2015 Toyota Prius fully loaded hybrid model.
He made the presentation during the Volta Regional edition of this year's World Contraception Day celebration in Battor.
According to Ablakwa, Auntie Beatrice as she's affectionately known has rendered inspirational service at the Battor Catholic Hospital since 2003.
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