Farmers’ Children Should Get Free University Education – Okyeame Kwame

Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has advocated for free university education for the children of farmers, asserting that such a policy would inspire more young people to consider careers in agriculture. He emphasized the need for greater recognition and support for farmers, as they play a crucial role in the country's economy and food security.

During a discussion on Hitz FM, the artist questioned why Ghana continued to import food items like onions, despite the country's agricultural potential. "Farmers' children should have the opportunity to go to school for free," he said, lamenting the disappearance of a farmers' scholarship from their upbringing. While acknowledging the introduction of free primary and secondary education, Kwame argued that extending this benefit to the university level for farmers' children would serve as an extra motivation for farming families.

He pointed out that the lack of sufficient encouragement could discourage farmers from pushing their children towards agriculture. "At this point of our economy, we still import onions from a desert country," he noted, adding that the nation imports various types of foods, which is a cause for concern. Kwame urged the government to prioritize farmers' welfare, stressing that their contribution to national development is often overlooked.

"The earlier we recognize and pamper farmers, the better. Because without them, there will be no economy, there will be no education, there will be no health," he emphasized. His proposal is part of discussions surrounding strengthening local food production, reducing dependence on imports, and making agriculture more attractive to the younger generation.