The Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, has lauded the government’s agriculture modernisation efforts, specifically in the context of the new PROSPER Project launched in the Savannah Region.
The Yagbonwura noted that the Savannah Region, with its vast arable land and youthful population, is poised to benefit significantly from such government interventions.
The Gonja King gave the commendation when the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, recently paid a courtesy call on him as part of activities marking the official launch of the PROSPER Project in Damongo, the Savannah Regional capital.
Key aspects of the agriculture modernisation efforts include the PROSPER Project, which aims at introducing improved technologies, expanding market access, and promoting environmentally friendly farming practices.
The Yagbonwura’s remarks acknowledge the government’s broader commitment to developing a resilient agricultural sector that generates employment, increases rural incomes, and ensures sustainable food production, particularly in the face of climate challenges.
The project provides targeted assistance to women, youth, and smallholder farmers in key food-producing communities across the region.
Agric Minister expresses appreciation
The Agriculture Minister, Mr Eric Opoku, expressed gratitude to the traditional authority for its continued support towards national food security initiatives. He highlighted that the PROSPER Project will introduce improved technologies, expand market access, and promote environmentally friendly farming practices tailored to the needs of rural communities.
The project, according to him, forms part of the government’s broader commitment to building a resilient agricultural sector capable of creating jobs, increasing rural incomes, and ensuring sustainable food production amid climate-related challenges.
The launch attracted regional stakeholders, farmer groups, development partners, and traditional leaders, all of whom expressed optimism about the project’s potential to transform agriculture in northern Ghana.
The PROSPER Project is expected to roll out in major food-growing communities across the region, with targeted support for women, youth, and smallholder farmers.
