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World Bank President arrives on Friday
Accra, March 1, GNA - The President of the World Bank Group
Paul Wolfowitz would arrive in the country on Friday evening
to participate in Ghana's 50TH Independence Anniversary
Celebration.
Briefing newsmen in Accra on Thursday, Mr. Kafu Kofi Tsikata,
Head of Media Relations, World Bank Office said the
President, who was making his maiden visit to the country
would arrive ahead of the schedule to inspect some
development projects supported by the bank.
He noted that Mr Wolfowitz would additionally hold talks
with government officials, traditional leaders, officials of
the private sector, civil society groups, the youth and
other women groups.
"During the main anniversary celebrations, he will
participate in various official events and hold talks with
participating Heads of States and delegations from various
countries," he added.
Among the places and projects Mr Wolfowitz will visit are
Tema, where he will inspect the Port and Customs, Excise and
Preventive Service, the Barry Callebaut chocolate factory;
Kyebi to see the community based projects and environmental
preservation efforts.
Other places he will visit are: Kwame Nkrumah University of
Science and Technology in Kumasi where he is expected to
address the student's body, meet with traditional
authorities and inspect infrastructure works.
GNA
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