Business News of Monday, 20 February 2017Source: Graphic.com.ghChiefs, Imams express confidence in Alhaji AwalParamount Chief of the Kumbungu Traditional Area, Kumbung-Na Yiri, Alhaji Iddrisu AbuThe chiefs and Imams in the Northern Region have expressed their confidence in the ability of the Minister responsible for Business Development, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, to deliver on the core goals and objectives behind the creation of the ministry. StatementA statement, issued from the secretariat of the minister, said the chiefs and Imams stated this in Tamale when Alhaji Awal paid courtesy calls on them at their respective palaces and mosques. Alhaji Awal visited the Tamale Central Mosque, Masjidil Bayan, the palaces of Dakpema, the Gulkpena, the Chief of Tamale. AppreciationAccording to the statement, the leaders also thanked the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for giving Alhaji Awal the opportunity to serve in that capacity as the maiden minister of the sector. The statement said the Gulkpena also called on Alhaji Awal to help businesses in the area to take advantage of the opportunities available to grow.

Source: GhanaWeb February 20, 2017 13:27 UTC