LESDEP presents 110 sewing equipment to National Tailors and Dressmakers Association

Accra, Nov. 23, GNA - The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo on Friday presented 110 sewing equipment to the Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association (GNTDA).   The donation which falls under the Local Enterprise and Skills Programme (LESDEP) is to help establish training centres across the country.   The centres, which will be based in the regional capitals, will also be accessed by members within the districts for effective teaching and learning.   It will also help members to generate income for the running of the day to day activities of the Association.   The equipment comprised 22 over lock machines, 22 embroidery machines, 22 industrial sewing machines and 44 hand sewing machines are to be distributed to the regional offices of the Association.   Additionally, each regional centre also received a computer and a motor bike for effective monitoring and evaluation of activities.   Speaking at the National Conference of GNTDA at the Trade fair site in Accra, Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, said the NDC government has contributed immensely in sustaining, growing and developing local enterprises in the country.   Mr Ofosu-Ampofo said through interventions such as the LESDEP programme, the government had trained and set up 6,652 people from all diverse backgrounds under its fashion and garment module across the length and breadth of the country in less than two years.   He, therefore, urged members of the Association to take advantage of the programme to set up their own businesses and expand existing ones.   He said it was important that the Ghana National Association of Tailors and Dressmakers, as entrepreneurial group, to organise refresher courses for its members to update their knowledge and enhance their skills to make them more competitive not only in the local market but also in the global market.   To ensure the growth of their businesses, Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo advised members of the Association to work hard, exhibit creativity and excellence in their work to produce unique results.   The National Coordinator of LESDEP, Mr Adem Gariba in a brief remark, said LESDEP was set up by government to assist skills development and reduce unemployment in the country, noting that steps had been taken to ensure the attainment of set targets.   GNA... Read Full Story