The Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning the
Municipality to fully benefit from the Government’s agricultural initiatives, particularly the Feed Ghana Programme, by encouraging farmers to expand production
The Assembly also pledged to deepen engagement with corporate bodies, private sector institutions, and development partners to mobilize support for farmers in the areas of inputs, equipment, capacity building, and access to markets.
According to the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Christian Tetteh Badger, stronger partnerships remain critical to addressing the challenges confronting urban Agriculture.
He stressed that agriculture continues to be a key driver of livelihoods, food security, and local economic development, even within an urban Municipality such as Okaikwei North.
Hon. Badger gave the assurance when he addressed Farmer-Based Organizations (FBOs) at an engagement forum held on Thursday, 15th January 2026 in Accra.
He expressed deep appreciation to farmers in the Municipality for their tireless efforts, describing their work as a vital service to the nation that sustains households, supports local markets, and contributes significantly to national food security.
The Okaikwei North MCE commended the farmers for their impressive participation during the recent Farmers’ Day celebrations and congratulated award winners whose achievements continue to inspire others.
The MCE also lauded the creativity and resilience of farmers who are practicing urban agriculture in backyards, open spaces, schools, churches, and other available areas, despite challenges such as limited land and climate pressures.
The engagement, he explained, was aimed at listening to farmers’ concerns and jointly exploring practical solutions to strengthen urban and peri-urban agriculture.
He further noted that the forum aligns with the Government’s Feed Ghana Programme, a flagship initiative under the Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda, which seeks to boost food production, create jobs, and ensure sustainable food systems nationwide.
The Acting Director of Agriculture, Ms. Jennifer Awu, disclosed that registration for the Government’s Nkukornkitinkiti Programme is ongoing, with about 180 farmers already registered.
She added that three (3) farmer groups have been formed under the Feed Ghana Programme — the ONM Poultry Farmers Association, the Anumle Farmer Group, and the Okaikwei North Fish Farmers Association which have shown steady progress in their activities.
Ms. Awu highlighted ongoing interventions including support for women in yoghurt production to enhance incomes, as well as training programmes for youth and persons with disability in the preparation of winimix, shito and ketchup. Farmers have also benefited from training in climate adaptation and greenhouses agricultural practices.
Present at the engagement were winners of the 2025 Municipal Farmers’ Day awards who were all from the Municipality.
The others are officials from the Fisheries Commission, Poultry and Fish Farmer Associations, the Anumle Farmers Association, Heads of Departments and Units, Assembly Members and staff of the Assembly.
Source: onma.gov.gh
By Jeffrey De-Graft Johnson, AD IIB
