By:A news desk Report
The Vice President and 2024 Presidential Candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Friday, joined farmers of Jacobu, in the in the Odotobri constituency, to celebrate this year’s farmer’s day.
After 40 years of the inception of this prestigious farmer’s awards, this is the very first time that a sitting Vice President, in the history of Ghana has graced this national event outside Accra.
Screenshot of Dr Bawumia speaking at the farmer’s Day celebration
The celebration, is in recognition of farmers and fishers who have distinguished themselves across the country during the year will be honoured in 15 award categories.
Speaking on the theme: “Building climate-resilient agriculture for sustainable food security,” he said the theme was well chosen as it reflects a commitment by the government to adapt agricultural practices in response to climate change challenges.
The NPP flagbearer hinted that the next government under his leadership, will ensure that cocoa farmer’s children enjoy free tertiary education.
He assured that, the NPP government under President Akufo-Addo, will continue to come out with necessary innovations that will push the farming industry higher.
The Vice President explained the many interventions that the NPP government has implemented which have inured to the benefit of farmers in the country.
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This year, there was no regional-level celebrations, however, each of the 16 regions were permitted to nominate 10 regional award categories.
