President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has noted the success of the Programme for Planting for Food and Jobs, which has boosted food security and created jobs for millions of Ghanaians.
He said this while speaking at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on Tuesday September 24.
He described the initiative as "a clear demonstration that, with the right policies and investments, we can transform our agricultural sector and ensure that no one goes hungry." He also hailed his government's flagship Free Senior High School (SHS) policy as a transformative initiative that has benefitted 5.7 million young people in the country, many of whom would have otherwise been denied the opportunity to receive a quality education.
Speaking at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Akufo-Addo outlined the profound impact the policy has had on the nation's youth and called for a global commitment to ensuring access to education for all children. "Our flagship Free Senior High School policy has benefitted 5.7 million young people, many of whom would have been denied the opportunity to learn, to dream, and to succeed," President Akufo-Addo told the global assembly. "This initiative has transformed the lives of millions, positioning the next generation of Ghanaians to take their place as leaders in the global economy." Looking beyond Ghana's borders, President Akufo-Addo urged world leaders to prioritize investments in education, healthcare, and economic development, arguing that these are the foundations of a just and equitable society. "True peace comes from investing in education, healthcare, and economic development," he said.