Volta Region Student's Association Inaugurated

Accra (Greater Accra) 31 March '99

Accra (Greater Accra) 31 March '99 Mr Gershon Gbediameh, Member of Parliament for Nkwanta and Secretary of the Volta Region Parliamentary Caucus, has called on everyone who have the region at heart, especially the youth, to demand results from those in responsible positions in order to push the region forward. Mr Gbediameh made the call at the inauguration of the Accra Polytechnic branch of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA). "The time has come for the talking and meetings to seize for action to develop and improve the living conditions of the people," he said Mr Gbediameh singled out the abundant human resource in the region, saying these could be used for the upliftment of the living conditions of the people. He said parliamentarians are ready to assist the Association to achieve its aims and objectives provided they are in the right direction. The Association, which was formed in 1997, aims at mobilising human and financial resources devoid of any political or religious affiliations for the development of the region. It is to visit and participate in development projects taking place in the region, serve as "the last line of defence in assisting the people in achieving a higher standard of living." The function was chaired by Togbe Adza Tekpor, Osie of Avatime, former member of the Council of State.