Pwalugu Tomato Factory
Pwalugu tomato Factory was established by Ghana’s first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Pwalugu tomato factory was set up at the Northern Region of Ghana to process tomato into puree and paste for the local market as well as for export.[1]
Location
Pwalugu tomato factory is also known as The Northern Star Tomato Factory and is located at Pwalugu in the Upper East Region of Ghana.[2]
Background
To sustain the factory’s efficient operation, President Nkrumah, established the Vea Irrigation and the Tono Irrigation facilities in the Upper East Region to produce raw materials to feed the factory. In 2006, under the reign of President John Agyekum Kufuor, the factory was revamped but could not operate to full capacity. Also in 2009, through the Ministry of Trade and Industry, assisted the factory with funds to retool the factory, pay the salaries of its staff as well as purchase tomatoes from farmers.
References
- ^ "Pwalugu tomato factory will be revamped - Upper East Regional Minister-designate". www.ghanaweb.com. 2018-11-01. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
- ^ "Pwalugu Tomato Factory faces closure". MyJoyOnline.com. 2008-03-05. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
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