The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Hon. Sherry Ayitey, has lauded the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for the various technological innovations it has introduced into the country.
Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Hon. Sherry Ayitey
She made the commendation on Thursday, February 11, 2010, when she was briefing the press on programmes and project of CSIR.
According to the minister, the CSIR is the largest scientific research organization in Ghana, with 13 research institutions.
Hon. Sherry Ayitey said the CSIR is at its peak of providing the basic measures to sustain Ghana’s food production and security.
She also added that CSIR has contributed to wealth creation in the country.
CSIR, she disclosed, has manufactured and established processing plants in various several cassava production communities to alleviate poverty and improve rural livelihood.
“The processing plants can be found at Doblo Gonno, Brofoyedru, and Beposo Nkran. Also 52 gari stoves constructed for the beneficiary groups in Accra, Eastern, Brong Ahafo and the Northern regions of Ghana,” the minister stated.
The minister said the high quality Bambara flour processing has been developed and transferred to the Northern parts of Ghana.
On growth of the poultry industry, Ms Ayitey said CSIR has developed more broilers and appropriate feed for grasscutter which will make their rearing easier at home to meet its high demand.
Hon. Ayitey revealed that government has constituted an inter-ministerial team to ensure that local raw materials are utilized aggressively in the building and construction industry. She added that bamboo can be used to replace steel iron rods in mounting pillars for building.
Continuing, she disclosed that the council has reclaimed over 250 hectares of degraded forest in 10 local communities. Some of these forest reserves, he noted include, Afrensu Brohuma forest reserve, Pamu Berekum forest reserve and Southern Scarp forest reserve.
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