Ghana Drunkards Association commends Mahama over 100,000-hectare oil palm initiative

The Ghana Drunkards Association has praised President John Mahama's vision to cultivate oil palm on an impressive 100,000 hectares of land by 2032. The association believes this ambitious project, if effectively carried out, could bring numerous benefits to the nation. These include job creation, expanded opportunities for farmers, and a boost to local industries.

In a statement, the association's President, Moses Onyah, expressed particular enthusiasm about the positive impact on young people and rural communities. He stated that the expansion of oil palm cultivation could support thousands of farmers and workers, generating employment opportunities throughout the entire value chain, such as cultivation, processing, transportation, and manufacturing.

The association urged the government to provide consistent investment, maintain transparency in the implementation process, and offer robust support to smallholder farmers. They also called for measures to safeguard landowners' rights, promote responsible farming practices, and ensure that host communities reap substantial benefits from the initiative.

The Ghana Drunkards Association is prepared to contribute to national development efforts that uplift the livelihoods of ordinary Ghanaians. The association further encouraged stakeholders to work together with the government to achieve the 100,000-hectare oil palm cultivation goal by 2032, emphasizing that a successful implementation could contribute to job creation, rural development, and overall economic transformation.