Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Has Called For Urgent Structural Reforms To Eliminate Barriers That Hinder Women’s Full Participation In Agriculture.
Speaking At The Seventh Edition Of The Gathering Of The Royals And The Nana Konadu Legacy Honours And Awards, Organized By Agrihouse Foundation, She Emphasized The Need For Targeted Interventions To Empower Women To Lead And Thrive In The Agricultural Sector.
“When Women Are Given The Right Tools And Opportunities, They Do Not Just Participate—They Innovate, They Lead, And They Transform Entire Communities. They Are The Backbone Of Our Agricultural Economy, And It Is Time We Fully Recognize And Invest In Their Potential,” She Stated.
She added That Equipping Woman With Access To Modern Farming Techniques, Financial Support, And Sustainable Markets Is Not Just An Issue Of Gender Equity But An Economic Necessity. She Stressed That Women’s Empowerment In Agriculture Has A Direct Impact On Food Security, Job Creation, And National Development.
“We Must Move Beyond Rhetoric And Take Bold Action. Governments, Financial Institutions, And The Private Sector Must Work Together To Break Down Systemic Barriers And Create An Environment Where Women Farmers Can Own Land, Access Credit, And Leverage Technology To Scale Their Businesses,” She Urged.
Nana Konadu Called For Immediate Action To Ensure That Women Are Not Just Participants But Leaders In Shaping The Future Of Ghana’s Agrifood Industry.
Agrihouse Foundation, Through Initiatives Like Gathering Of The Royals, Continues To Champion Gender Equality In Agriculture By Fostering Dialogue, Mentorship, And Training Opportunities For Women. The Nana Konadu Legacy Honours And Awards Celebrated Outstanding Women Whose Contributions Are Shaping The Future Of Agriculture In Ghana And Beyond.
The 7th Gathering Of The Royals And The Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Legacy Awards Brought Together Over A Thousand Participants, Including 300 Queen Mothers From Across The Sixteen Regions Of Ghana, Two Hundred And Sixty-Five Women Farmers And Farm Associations, And Seventy Women Agri-Processors. Dignitaries From Various Sectors, Such As Development Partners, Government Agencies, Private Institutions, Academia, Research Associations, And Civil Society Organizations, Also Participated.
Through Insightful Discussions, Networking Sessions, And Cultural Showcases, The Event Facilitated The Exchange Of Ideas, Sharing Of Best Practices, And Formation Of Partnerships Aimed At Driving Sustainable Development In The Agricultural Sector.
The 7th Gathering Of The Royals And The Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Legacy Honours Was Held In Partnership With The Queen Mothers Foundation Of Ghana. Corporate Sponsors, Included Fidelity Bank, Agricultural Manufacturing Group Limited, Joyful Agro Services ,Agrohoa Ghana Limited ,Jibu Ghana ,Farm Jet And The Business And Financial Times .
