ABUAKWA NORTH MUNICIPAL INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FARMERS DAY CELEBRATION
A 38 year old farmer from Old Tafo in the Abuakwa North Municipal,Mr Robert Ntow,has been adjudged as the overall best farmer in this years 41st farmers day which was held at Saviour Senior High school park at Osiem in the Eastern Region.
He took home Motorized Tricycle,Wax Print,3 pieces of Spraying Machine,3 pairs of Wellington Boots and 6 pieces of Cutlasses.Others were agro chemicals, Insurance cover for the Tricycle and a certificate.Twelve(12) farmers were awarded in the whole municipality.The programme was on the theme:”Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana and Secure the Future “There was a police cadets and drama group from the Saviour SHS to entertain the audience.The program attracted a lot of people from near by municipalities.
The municipal Director of Agriculture,Mr Eric Nilson Donkor welcomed the members and commended the farmers for their immense contribution in the country and said farmers day is a significant event on our National calendar,a day to honour our courageous men and women whose sacrifices sustain the families, communities and the country.
Mr Donkor said the theme for this year challenges u to look beyond today and take deliberate steps to build a resilient agriculture sector.Capable of sustaining the nation for generations. He urged the Youth to involve themselves in agriculture business..
The Municipal Chief Executive Hon Charles Darko Yeboah also commended the farmers, those who received awards and those who did not and asked them to work harder next time.He added that, supporting agriculture growth in the municipality is one of his topmost priorities.
The MCE said he is aware and concern of the Nomadic/Fulani cattle invasion in some parts of the communities over the years, Hon Darko Yeboah asked the people to have confidence in his term of office as the chairman of the municipal Security Council (MUSEC) to curb the canker permanently.He assured the people that,He will never support irresponsible and illegal mining (Galamsey) in the municipality.
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North Constituency (MP)Hon .Nana Kwame Addo – Frempong encourage the Youth and entire municipality to explore the opportunities in agriculture and agribusiness rather than indulge in immoral acts. Certificate and other farm tools were giving to all the awardees
Report prepared by Mary AKOMEAH ABOAGYE
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. MUNICIPAL DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE,MR ERIC NILSON DONKO
MR ROBERT NTOW, THE OVERALL BEST FARMER IN THE MUNICIPALITY
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THE MCE HON CHARLES DORKO YEBOAH DELIVERING HIS ADDRESS
The Member of Parliament , HON Addo -Frempong