The Executive Chair of Agrihouse Foundation, Ms Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa has urged Agrifood industry actors to place value on human resources over profits.
Speaking at the milestone 8th Gathering of the Royals, Ms. Akosa delivered a keynote address outlining that the human factor is the most critical element of the agricultural value chain, making it pertinent to be prioritizing people’s well-being over profits.
Her message centers on a “human-first” approach to the agricultural sector, urging a shift in focus from pure financial gain to the empowerment of the people driving the industry.
She portrayed ‘‘people” as assets and resources stakeholders must make good use to champion and change the agricultural sector
”Today, we must all leave here knowing that we are change makers and as change makers, let’s value people over profits, very important; let’s make good use of the resources that we have” she stated.
On that course, recounting on the growth and success of the Gathering of the Royals initiative for the past seven years to this year’s eighth edition, the Agrihouse Executive Chair commended queen mothers and all individuals who have helped to transform the initiative year-after-year.
Ms. Akosa reflected on the eight-year journey of the initiative, noting its expansion across Ghana, which commenced in the Volta Region, moved through the Ashanti Region, Upper East, Upper West and the Eastern Region. It is now recognized as a premier, centralized annual event that creates measurable impact, emphasizing the role and value of people in the success of the initiative which has impacted over 3700 women including queen mothers in various communities across the country.
She also asserted the value and importance of women in the growth and development of the sector which in this regard cannot be traded for “profits”.
Highlighting women’s role in the agrifood value chain, Ms Akosa described women as valuable resources and the “the seeds of change” in the sector . She emphasized that women are the architect for change in the agricultural value chain, noting that “it takes a woman to transform our communities, our regions and our nations.”