President Akufo-Addo has emphasized that the Planting for Food and Jobs Programme holds the potential to make Ghana self-sufficient in food production and supply.
The President, Akufo-Addo is confident that with the right investment, this program will achieve its goals. During a Presidential Roundtable Discussion with development partners on PFJ, he expressed the government’s commitment to support the program’s success.
He stated, “I am firmly convinced that the second phase of the Planting for Food and Jobs programme will raise awareness about the potential of Ghana’s agriculture and attract the necessary investments so that we can achieve food security and economic growth in Ghana. On behalf of the government, I wholeheartedly acknowledge our responsibility to create a conducive environment, and we are resolutely committed to meeting this expectation through regulatory measures and other incentives.”
Additionally, Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. John Kumah assured that the Ministry would ensure the required funds are allocated to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to facilitate the program’s successful implementation.
He pointed out that budgetary allocation had increased significantly in recent years, demonstrating the government’s dedication to the agricultural sector.
In 2022, GH¢857.8 million was allocated to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and a large portion of the approved budget was released despite economic challenges in 2022.
