Feed Ghana Programme is not just a gov’t policy, it is a call to action – Mahama declares

President John Dramani Mahama has described the newly launched Feed Ghana Programme as more than just a government policy — it is a national call to action aimed at transforming agriculture and driving sustainable development across the country.

Speaking at the official launch in Techiman on Saturday, April 12, President Mahama emphasized that the initiative is a bold step towards securing food independence and improving livelihoods through strategic agricultural reforms.

Grounded in Research, Climate Resilience, and Inclusion

President Mahama highlighted that all interventions under the Feed Ghana Programme will be evidence-based, taking into account climate realities, and ensuring inclusive participation from youth and women.

“All interventions will be grounded in research, tailored to our climate realities, and inclusive of youth and women participation,” Mahama noted.

He concluded his address with a powerful message of unity and purpose:

“The Feed Ghana Programme is not just a policy. It is a call to action. The task ahead is monumental, but it is achievable. With unity of purpose and shared commitment, we can transform agriculture into an engine of national growth and shared prosperity.”

Feed Ghana: A Game-Changer for Agriculture and Economic Transformation

The Feed Ghana Programme is a flagship initiative under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, designed to revolutionize the agriculture sector, enhance food security, and contribute significantly to economic transformation.

It focuses on boosting local food production, reducing import dependency, creating jobs, and building a resilient agro-based economy that benefits all Ghanaians.

ECOWAS Demands Repayment of 27,000 Tons of Borrowed Food

In a surprising revelation during the event, Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, disclosed that ECOWAS is demanding the return of 27,000 tons of rice and maize borrowed by Ghana under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government in 2018.

“Recently, leaders from ECOWAS came to our office. They said Ghana owes them rice and maize of about 27,000 tons, which we borrowed in 2018, and that they are asking that we refund it,” Opoku stated.

He added that the Ministry has appealed for an extension:

“Mr. President, I have, in your name, pleaded that once we commence the Feed Ghana initiative, we will come and repay the loan in one year.”

The disclosure underscores the urgent need for Ghana to strengthen its agricultural base to avoid future dependency an