The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has urged President John Mahama to appoint an experienced but youthful Minister for Food and Agriculture.
According to a statement issued by the association, they want a minister who holds a strong agricultural background with relevant experience and has the ability to connect with stakeholders across the value chain.
“We humbly request that you nominate a Minister for the agricultural sector who possesses a strong agricultural background, relevant experience, and the ability to connect with stakeholders across the value chain”.
The association also expressed it readiness to work and support with smallholder farmers to drive agricultural growth.
They have also expressed their support to President John Dramani Mahama to work and support his initiative to support the agricultural sector.