Ghana is set to launch the Ghana Food Brigade before the end of December, a key initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and food security across the country, Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced.
Also, 10,000 youth will be enrolled in the national service scheme under a four-year program. Each year, a portion of these youth will be retained as permanent staff within the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to strengthen agricultural extension services and support farmers nationwide.
Minister Opoku speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, November 24, emphasised that the programme is designed to empower young Ghanaians, provide them with practical agricultural skills, and ensure sustained support for the country’s food production systems.
The Ghana Food Brigade is expected to play a crucial role in promoting national food security while creating opportunities for youth engagement in the agricultural sector.
The program is part of the government’s broader strategy to modernise agriculture, enhance productivity, and build a sustainable workforce to support the country’s agricultural development goals.
Eric Opoku said “It is our hope that the Ghana Food Brigade will be launched before the end of December this year.
“In addition 10,000 youth are being enrolled on the national service scheme under a four year programme. Each year apportion of this youth will be retained as permanent ministry staff to augment agricultural extension delivery.”
