Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku says the government’s Feed Ghana Programme has grown beyond its initial policy goals and is now driving a nationwide movement to strengthen food independence and restore pride in agriculture.
Addressing the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, November 24, the Minister said the programme has expanded rapidly, inspiring institutions, communities and young people to take active roles in food production.
“What began as a policy intervention has now evolved into a national movement a rallying call encouraging institutions, youth and communities to take ownership of Ghana’s agricultural revival,” Mr. Opoku stated.
He reported a surge in participation across both public and private sectors. Several state agencies have adopted large-scale institutional farming, including the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Prisons Service, the National Service Scheme, and 413 senior high schools, along with numerous junior high and primary schools.
Public universities such as the University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, the University of Cape Coast, the University for Development Studies, Ho Technical University and the University of Energy and Natural Resources have also joined the initiative.
Faith-based groups churches and mosques are equally engaged in various farming projects. Mr. Opoku said the widespread involvement demonstrates growing national confidence in the programme.
“This expanding participation is proof that the Feed Ghana Programme has become the cynosure of all Ghanaians. It has revived the national spirit of food independence and restored dignity to farming and home gardening,” he noted.
The Minister reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting all institutions and individuals contributing to agricultural production, describing the programme as a key pillar in Ghana’s long-term food security and agricultural modernization agenda.
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