Dr Jasaw calls for National Agriculture Development Fund to accelerate food systems transformation
The Chairman of Parliament’s Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has called for the establishment of a National Agriculture Development Fund to accelerate Ghana’s food systems transformation agenda.
Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, Chairman of Parliament's Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, has urged the creation of a National Agriculture Development Fund to expedite Ghana's food systems transformation. Dr. Jasaw argued that this dedicated fund would provide sustainable financing to support vital interventions across the agricultural value chain, enhance food production, and tackle structural challenges in the sector.
During a Committee visit to the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) regional office in Kumasi, he praised NAFCO's improved financial performance, noting its transition from a debt of about GH¢20 million to a profit of over GH¢96 million in 2025. Dr. Jasaw emphasized that bolstering institutions like NAFCO, coupled with dedicated financing for agriculture, is crucial for developing a resilient food system.
He suggested that the proposed National Agriculture Development Fund could spur investment in production, storage, processing, and other areas necessary for transforming Ghana's agricultural sector.
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