Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has urged Ghanaians to unite their efforts in building a self-reliant and food-secure nation.
Speaking at the Citi Business Forum in Accra on Thursday, June 19, held under the theme Harnessing Agribusiness for Economic Growth: Expanding Ghana’s Agribusiness Frontiers, Dumelo highlighted the government’s commitment to promoting year-round farming as a key pillar of national food security.
He stressed that achieving this vision would require stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors.
“Our aim as government is to encourage all-year-round farming,” he said. “And all-year-round farming involves irrigation. Irrigation also involves the private sector. So we are encouraging each and every one of you to get into the private sector part of agriculture so that we can make agric great again.”
Dumelo noted that with the right investments in irrigation infrastructure and agricultural technology, Ghana can reduce its reliance on seasonal rainfall and significantly boost year-round productivity.
He further underscored the importance of citizen engagement and innovation in driving sustainable agricultural growth.
“Together, let us leverage our collective strengths to build a self-reliant, prosperous, and food-secure Ghana for generations to come,” he urged.
The Deputy Minister’s remarks reflect the government’s broader agricultural strategy, which includes promoting agribusiness, attracting private investment, and strengthening food systems to withstand climate and economic shocks.
His call comes at a time when global food security remains a major concern, and Ghana is seeking to scale up domestic production to curb imports and stabilize food prices.
