Youth in the Kwahu Afram Plains South Constituency of the Eastern region have pledged their support for the government’s plan to establish the first Farmers’ Service Centre in the area.
In a press statement issued on Saturday, March 21 by the Concerned Youth of Afram Plains, they described the initiative as a transformative opportunity for agriculture and livelihoods.
The commitment follows a sod-cutting ceremony performed on Friday, March 20, at Takoratwene by President John Dramani Mahama, together with the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku
The proposed centre is expected to provide farmers with access to modern farming equipment, extension services, quality inputs, training, and market opportunities, interventions widely seen as critical to revitalising agriculture in the district.
In the press statement, the President of the Concerned Youth of Afram Plains, Michael Yeboah, lauded the initiative and commended the government for selecting Kwahu Afram Plains South as the location for the pilot project.
He described the development as a timely intervention that holds the potential to unlock opportunities for young people in agriculture, reduce unemployment, and stimulate local economic growth.
Mr Yeboah further pledged to mobilise the youth across the constituency to actively support the implementation and sustainability of the project.
“We are ready to organise and engage the youth to take full advantage of this opportunity and contribute meaningfully to its success,” he noted.
The youth group believes the centre will not only enhance productivity and reduce post-harvest losses but also empower a new generation of agripreneurs, positioning agriculture as a viable and attractive pathway for economic advancement.
They also expressed optimism that the initiative will contribute to strengthening national food security, reducing Ghana’s dependence on food imports, and building a more resilient agricultural sector.
For many young people in the Afram Plains, the project represents more than infrastructure; it signals a renewed pathway to prosperity, anchored in innovation, participation, and inclusive growth, the youth leader noted.
SEE PRESS STATEMENT BELOW…
Over the weekend, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, together with the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, performed the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of the first Farmers’ Service Centre in the Kwahu Afram Plains South Constituency at Takoratwene.
This landmark initiative will serve as a catalyst for transforming agriculture in the district. The establishment of the Farmers’ Service Centre will provide farmers with improved access to modern farming equipment, extension services, quality inputs, training, and market opportunities. These interventions will significantly boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and increase farmers’ incomes.
Beyond the district, this project has far-reaching national benefits. It will contribute to strengthening Ghana’s food security, reducing dependency on food imports, creating employment opportunities—especially for the youth—and promoting agribusiness development. Ultimately, it will support economic growth and enhance the overall resilience of Ghana’s agricultural sector.
I, Michael Yeboah, a young award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, and President of Concerned Youth of Afram Plains, warmly congratulate His Excellency the President and the Honorable Minister for this visionary initiative, and for selecting Kwahu Afram Plains South as the location for the first centre.
As President of Concerned Youth of Afram Plains, I pledge my unwavering support and commitment to the success of this project. I am fully prepared to mobilize and organize the vibrant youth of the constituency to actively participate in and support the implementation of this initiative for the benefit of our people.
Together, we can harness this opportunity to transform agriculture, empower our farmers, and build a prosperous future for our district and Ghana as a whole.
Signed:
Michael Yeboah
President, Concerned Youth of Afram Plains
Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
