President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo has reiterated
his desire to improve the standards of living for the Ghanaian people before the
end of his first term.
In his first international visit after being
elected into office, the president-elect who is awaiting his official swearing
in ceremony on the 7th of January 2017, said the next four years must see a
meaningful impact on the ordinary Ghanaian.
"I am extremely concerned,
that the next four years will see a marked improvement in the living standards
of the people of Ghana.
"The Ghanaian economy has taken a hit in these
last three or four years but we believe with discipline, with hard work and
correct set of policies we should be able to bring the country back to
prosperity," the president-elect said whilst speaking to the Governor of the Imo
State in Nigeria Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha, Monday.
The
president-elect is on a three day visit to the most populous African country
which will see him visiting the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari to
discuss bilateral issues that will be important to the two
countries.
Nana Akufo-Addo said Ghana is endowed with lots of human and
natural resources which would have to be harnessed for the greater development
of the country.
The next Ghanaian leader told the Imo State governor how
important the good relationship between the two countries will be for him when
he is finally sworn into office.
"We value the historic relationship
between the two countries. It is important that such links are established
between our people and our leaders. They give confidence to our populations that
we are working to try and resolve their problems and help them progress with
their lives," he said.
"The stronger the relationship between the two
countries is, the better it is for the West Africa Region and the continent
large," Nana Akufo-Addo added.
Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha congratulated the
next Ghanaian leader and assured him of his support once he is sworn into
office.
"I think this is the right time for you to be the president of
Ghana," he said adding, on behalf of the 5 million people of this great state we
shall build a bridge straight to Ghana."
"Mr. president-elect on the 7th
we shall celebrate you in Imo state," he stated.
