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It was free speech; he spoke as a citizen – Eric Adjei defends CJ’s remarks on SOEs performance

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, has defended Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s comments on the performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), insisting that he spoke as a Ghanaian citizen expressing his honest assessment. His comments come amid criticism of the Chief Justice after he questioned what Ghana had […]

It was free speech; he spoke as a citizen – Eric Adjei defends CJ’s remarks on SOEs performance

Eric Adjei, the CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has generously provided 1,500 bags of fertiliser to farmers in Jaman North District, Bono Region. This donation is part of NEIP's commitment to bolster agricultural production in the region, where farming is the cornerstone of the local economy.

The additional fertiliser will aid farmers in overcoming production challenges and enhance overall agricultural output. Speaking on the initiative, Adjei emphasized the importance of supplying farmers with essential inputs to ensure food security and make agriculture more appealing to younger generations. He highlighted that increased investment in agriculture could generate jobs, uplift livelihoods, and foster economic growth in the region.

The total amount of fertiliser acquired by Jaman North is now 3,500 bags, with this donation adding 1,500 bags to the existing stock of 2,000 bags. These fertilisers will be distributed among 1,500 farmers, and authorities have urged beneficiaries to utilize these resources solely for agricultural purposes.

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