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Ketu North MP led delegation petitions government over deteriorating Weta Irrigation Scheme
13, GNA – Mr Eric Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North, has led a delegation of chiefs, rice farmers and concerned youth from Weta to petition the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for urgent rehabilitation of the deteriorating Weta Irrigation Scheme.
The petition, presented on Monday, was received on behalf of the Minister by Mr John Dumelo, Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, who assured the delegation of the government’s commitment to rehabilitating the scheme and supporting farmers to revive the agricultural facility.
Mr Agbana described the scheme as a critical agricultural asset with significant potential to boost rice production, create employment and strengthen Ghana’s food security.
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