The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced that Friday, November 8, 2024, will mark the 40th edition of Ghana’s National Farmers’ Day, with the celebration to be hosted in the Greater Accra Region.
President Nana Akufo-Addo confirmed the date as an opportunity to honour the country’s farmers for their significant contributions to Ghana’s economy and food security.
In a press statement released on Saturday, October 26, the Ministry outlined plans for this year’s event, which will deviate from the usual regional-level celebrations. Unlike previous years, all regional festivities will be centralized, with regional winners traveling to Accra for a special Awards Night Ceremony. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place at 4:00 p.m. at the Alisa Hotel, North Ridge.
Each region has been tasked with nominating winners in ten specific award categories, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of farmers across the nation. These selected individuals will be honoured by their respective Regional Ministers during the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of agriculture in Ghana’s development.
To ensure the participation of the awardees, Regional Coordinating Councils have been directed to bear the costs of travel, accommodation, and meals for the honourees. Similarly, all Regional Ministers and their Regional Directors of Agriculture are expected to attend, with expenses also covered by the respective Regional Councils.
The Ministry emphasized that the presence of the regional officials would underscore the crucial role farmers play in sustaining the nation, and their participation is expected to boost the morale of the honourees.
The National Farmers’ Day is a platform to recognize and reward Ghanaian farmers and fishers for their tireless efforts in boosting the nation’s agriculture.
