Youth in the Kwahu Afram Plains South Constituency of Ghana’s Eastern Region have pledged strong support for the government’s plan to establish the area’s first Farmers’ Service Centre.
In a statement issued on Saturday, March 21, the Concerned Youth of Afram Plains described the initiative as a “transformative opportunity” for agriculture and local livelihoods.
The pledge follows a sod-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 20, at Takoratwene, led by President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku.
The proposed centre aims to provide farmers with access to modern farming equipment, extension services, quality inputs, training, and market linkages—interventions considered critical to revitalising agriculture in the district.
Michael Yeboah, President of the Concerned Youth of Afram Plains, praised the government for selecting the constituency as the pilot site. He described the project as a timely intervention capable of creating opportunities for young people, reducing unemployment, and boosting the local economy.
“We are ready to mobilise and engage youth across the constituency to make full use of this opportunity and contribute meaningfully to its success,” Mr. Yeboah said.
The youth group highlighted that the centre will not only increase productivity and reduce post-harvest losses but also empower a new generation of agripreneurs, positioning agriculture as a viable and attractive path to economic advancement.
They further expressed optimism that the initiative would strengthen national food security, lower dependence on imports, and help build a more resilient agricultural sector.
For many young people in the Afram Plains, the project represents more than infrastructure—it signals a renewed pathway to prosperity, anchored in innovation, participation, and inclusive growth, Mr. Yeboah noted.