The Ministers were accompanied by the Deputy Trade Minister and directors from the Ministry
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, together with the Minister for Transport, Bukare Mikpe, on Monday, February 23, visited the surviving victims of the recent attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso.
The Ministers, accompanied by the Deputy Trade Minister and directors from the Ministry, called on the injured traders at the 37 Military Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
The two survivors, a male and a female, sustained varying degrees of injuries during the attack a few weeks ago and remain on admission.
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The visit was intended to commiserate with the victims, assess their condition, and offer words of encouragement as they recover.
Speaking to the media after interacting with the victims, Ofosu-Adjare described the incident as unfortunate and distressing.
She emphasised the need for Ghana to strengthen local tomato production to reduce the risks traders face when travelling outside the country to purchase the commodity.
She pledged the government’s commitment to boosting year-round tomato cultivation as part of efforts to minimise dependence on imports and enhance food security.
“It is our prayer and commitment that Ghana will be able to grow tomatoes throughout the year so that our traders will not have to take such risks beyond our borders,” she stated.
The Trade Minister also commended the medical team for their dedication and urged them to continue providing quality care to ensure the full recovery of the victims.
Receiving the delegation, the Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the hospital, Brigadier General R. Naab, expressed appreciation to the Ministers for the visit and assured them that the injured traders were responding to treatment and would continue to receive the best medical attention.
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