Edem Agbana leads push in Ketu North to create jobs through agriculture

Ketu North’s Bold Agricultural Plan Aims to Create Jobs for Youth

Ketu North MP Edem Agbana is planning to create jobs through agriculture. The district will focus on crops like cassava, maize, and vegetables. Local farmers, youth, and leaders support these efforts.

The government aims to transform Ketu North into an agribusiness hub. This initiative seeks to provide decent jobs for the youth. It will leverage the district's agricultural potential to reduce unemployment.

A team led by MP Edem Agbana is assessing the best implementation strategies. They are engaging stakeholders, farmers, youth groups, and experts for input.

A District Rich in Agricultural Potential

Ketu North is located in Ghana's Volta Region. It contributes significantly to food production in the area. The district produces cassava and maize and has fertile lands for vegetable farming.

Livestock rearing also plays a vital role in the local economy. Goats, sheep, poultry, and small-scale cattle farming are common here. Drier areas support groundnuts and cowpeas cultivation as well.

Agbana believes this natural advantage can help reduce youth unemployment.

Community Voices: Support and Suggestions

Community members have shared their hopes for this initiative. Bright Amuzu suggested that Ketu North could excel in cassava farming. He proposed dedicating 100 acres to the ankra variety of cassava.

Enam D. Tofoatsi advocated for returning to palm cultivation due to cultural significance. Forster Agbobadah proposed creating a state farm for sustainable job creation.

Peter Afenya emphasized reviving Ohawu as an agricultural hub with irrigation systems from local dams.

Youth excitement is growing around this plan. Mawuli Adela Dzata praised Agbana’s efforts as a chance for change.

New Voices: Youth, Women, and Opinion Leaders

Selorm Akor believes empowerment requires more than just land access. Young people need tools, training, and market access too.

Women farmers like Gifty Kumordzi want inclusion in these projects. She hopes this initiative will provide necessary training and credit opportunities.

Local entrepreneurs see untapped potential in agriculture as well. David Gborgah noted that support for poultry farming could be transformative.

As assessments continue, many in Ketu North remain optimistic about job creation through agriculture. They hope it will restore the district’s agricultural prominence in Ghana.

The success of this plan depends on careful execution and community involvement.