Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to advancing food security during the opening of the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, held in conjunction with the World Food Prize.
She was joined by Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Smith, and Chief of Staff, Alex Segbefia.
The Dialogue, which brought together global leaders and experts, focused on critical strategies to strengthen food security—a cornerstone of both national and global stability.
The Vice President emphasized that achieving food security remains central to Ghana’s sustainable development agenda.
Mr. Opoku participated in the panel “From Policy to Progress: A Diplomatic Legacy,” where he highlighted Ghana’s drive toward agricultural self-reliance.
Under President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership, initiatives such as the Feed Ghana Program and the 24-Hour Economy Policy aim to boost productivity, enhance value addition, and create sustainable employment in the agricultural sector.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang underscored the government’s commitment to fostering partnerships between agricultural production and agro-processing to generate inclusive growth.
She also noted Ghana’s openness to collaborations in soil science, post-harvest loss reduction, and value addition for key export crops like cocoa, shea nuts, and cashew to improve farmers’ incomes and secure long-term sustainability.
The Vice President concluded that the discussions at the Dialogue reinforced Ghana’s determination to leverage agriculture as a tool for economic empowerment and peacebuilding, positioning the country as a committed partner in global food security efforts.
