The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has called for stronger collaboration between the Ministry and Traditional Authorities to promote agricultural development and food security in Ghana.
He made the call during a courtesy visit to the Ga Mantse, Nii Teiko Tsuru II, as part of efforts to deepen cooperation with traditional leaders in disseminating agricultural information and government interventions to farming communities.
The Ga Mantse called for closer collaboration between the Ministry and Traditional Authorities to ensure that farmers and communities receive timely and accurate information on agricultural programmes and opportunities.
He also urged the Ministry to prioritise maize production, citing the crop’s importance to the diet and livelihoods of people in the Ga State.
Nii Teiko Tsuru II assured the Minister of the continued support and cooperation of the Ga State and warmly welcomed him as a son of the soil.
Responding, Eric Opoku said the Ministry’s vision was to transform Ghanaian agriculture from subsistence farming into a profitable and attractive business capable of creating sustainable employment opportunities, particularly for the youth.
He highlighted what he described as significant gains under the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, stating that Ghana’s maize production reached more than 4.6 million tonnes in 2025, compared with an estimated national demand of about 3.6 million tonnes.
The Minister said the government would continue implementing measures to increase agricultural productivity, improve food security and create opportunities for young people to participate meaningfully in the agricultural sector.
The courtesy call forms part of the Ministry’s broader engagement with Traditional Authorities and other stakeholders to strengthen partnerships in advancing Ghana’s agricultural development and food security.
