President Akufo Addo is wooing support from traditional leaders to release arable lands for the successful implementation of the Phase II of the government’s flagship Planting for Food and Jobs programme.
According to him, the release of such large tract of lands to farmers will help facilitate food production and end food import dependency on other countries.
He made the appeal while engaging the National House of Chiefs over the weekend in Kumasi.
President Akuffo Addo underscored the need to prioritize food security which has been challenged by the impact of climate change.
He assured the chiefs of government’s commitment to ensuring that food is always available in the country for the citizenry.
The President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahohuo Yaw Gyebi II, in response pledged to support the government and the farmers to increase their productivity and income by making lands available for farming activities.
The Paramount Chief of the Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Area in the Western North Region, assured chiefs in the country will contribute their quota for the successful implementation of the Phase II of the government’s flagship Planting For Food and Jobs programme.
He, however, appealed to all the chiefs in Ghana to liaise with the government and find ways the programme will support farmers in their traditional area for the purpose of job creation and provision of food to improve food security in Ghana.
Ghana’s total agricultural farmlands stands approximately 15.7 million hectors, and most of these lands are in complete control of traditional authorities.
President Akufo-Addo on Monday August 28, 2023, launched the second phase of the Planting for Food and Jobs programme.
The initiative, known as the Input Credit System, will provide affordable and timely credit specifically designed to meet the needs of farmers.
Through this system, the government aims to improve access to agricultural inputs, foster the adoption of modern farming practices and technologies, and ultimately catapult the agricultural sector to new heights.
Source: Kasapafmonline.com
