In the midst of Ghana’s election year, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, the Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, has emphasized the critical need to maintain and promote agricultural peace and development within farming communities.
Addressing attendees at the press briefing for the 6th Gathering of Royals, held under the theme “Seeds of Change: Cultivating Gender Equality in Agriculture and Honouring Women’s Advancement,” at the Ghana Tourist Information Center on Monday, February 12th, 2024, Ms. Akosa underscored the importance of prioritizing agricultural stability, particularly in the current political climate.
“In this electioneering period, it is imperative that we maintain and promote Agri-peace and development within our farming communities,” stated Ms. Akosa. “The agricultural sector is the backbone of our nation’s economy, and ensuring its stability devoid of any form of political violence is crucial for sustainable development.”
Ms. Akosa reiterated Agrihouse Foundation’s commitment to supporting and empowering farming communities, emphasizing the role of collaboration and collective action in driving positive change.
“As we navigate through this election year, let us remain steadfast in our efforts to promote agricultural peace and development,” urged Ms. Akosa. “By working together, we can build a brighter future for our farming communities and ensure the prosperity of our nation.”
the Executive Director also called upon politicians and stakeholders in the agricultural value chain to join hands in this endeavor. “I urge politicians to prioritize agricultural peace and development in their agendas. Stakeholders in the agricultural value chain should actively engage in promoting dialogue and cooperation to address challenges and seize opportunities in our agricultural sector,” she emphasized.
Furthermore, Ms. Akosa highlighted that the 6th Gathering of Royals, set to take place on Thursday, February 29th, 2024, at the GNAT Hall in Accra,under the theme “Seeds of Change: Cultivating Gender Equality in Agriculture and Honouring Women’s Advancement,” will actively seek to achieve this call to action. The event aims to foster dialogue, collaboration, and concrete action towards promoting agricultural peace and development.
