Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has applauded President John Dramani Mahama’s administration for positioning agriculture at the heart of Ghana’s economic transformation. She described agriculture as a key driver of inclusive growth and national stability, emphasising the government’s focus on productivity and innovation.
“Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, agriculture remains the pivot of Ghana’s economic transformation.
“Flagship initiatives such as the Feed Ghana Program and the 24-Hour Economy Policy are designed to stimulate productivity, enhance value addition, and create sustainable employment opportunities,” she said in a post on Facebook sighted by MyNewsGh.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed that the Mahama-led government continues to prioritise private sector participation as a catalyst for growth.
“The Government of Ghana is fully committed to creating an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive in agriculture.
“This includes fostering a symbiotic relationship between agricultural production and agro-processing, ensuring that value chains generate jobs and drive inclusive economic growth,” she stated.
She further highlighted Ghana’s readiness to build mutually beneficial international partnerships to advance innovation and resilience in the agricultural sector.
“Additionally, Ghana’s doors are open to strategic and equitable partnerships in key areas such as soil science, post-harvest loss reduction, and the processing of key export crops such as cocoa, shea nuts, and cashew.
“Ghana aims to add value, improve farmers’ incomes, and secure long-term sustainability in the agricultural sector,” she noted.
In a nutshell, the Vice President expressed confidence in Ghana’s role as a partner in global food security efforts.
“The discussions at the Dialogue reinforced Ghana’s position as a committed partner in global food security efforts, determined to harness agriculture as a tool for economic empowerment and peace-building,” she stated.
