The Weija Gbawe Municipal Assembly celebrated the 40th annual Farmers Day, recognizing and rewarding the vital contributions of farmers in the region.
In a ceremony filled with appreciation and optimism, the Municipal Chief Executive, Michael Dankwa, acknowledged the government's ongoing support for local farmers, emphasizing the commitment of President Akufo-Addo's administration to empowering agriculture across Ghana.
Dankwa highlighted that over the past four years, the assembly has distributed essential farming inputs like fertilizers, cutlasses, and seedlings to farmers to enhance their productivity.
He noted that these efforts are a testament to the government's dedication to bolstering food security and economic development through agriculture. "For instance, two months ago, we trained 50 young people in aquaculture, providing them with tarpaulins, 1,000 catfish fingerlings, and six bags of feed to jumpstart their farming careers," Hon.