{
  "id": 14460291,
  "title": "President Mahama announces 100,000-hectare oil palm plantation plan, rubber expansion for Western North",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/president-mahama-announces-100-000-hectare-oil-palm-plantation-plan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T13:34:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/president-mahama-announces-100000-hectare-oil-palm-plantation-plan-rubber-expansion-for-western-north/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a 100,000-hectare oil palm plantation and expand rubber production in the Western North region. The initiative aims to drive agricultural growth, generate employment, and bolster Ghana's local industries. During a meeting with chiefs from the region, Mahama urged traditional authorities to invest in these projects and facilitate sustainable job creation for Ghana's youth.\n\nThe expansion aligns with the government's five-year, US$10 billion New Economy Policy, which targets key sectors like agriculture, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and tourism. By focusing on these strategic areas, the policy seeks to stimulate industrial growth and create a diverse range of employment opportunities across the nation.\n\nMahama emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and traditional authorities in unlocking the economic potential of communities. He highlighted that expanding oil palm and rubber production would not only bolster local industries but also provide young people with alternative livelihoods, reducing reliance on less sustainable practices.",
  "summary": "By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish 100,000 hectares of oil palm plantations and expand rubber production as part of efforts to boost agriculture, create jobs and strengthen Ghana’s local industries. Receiving a delegation of chiefs from the Western North Region at the Jubilee House, President Mahama […]",
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      {
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        "published": "2026-10-14T12:03:45.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/president-mahama-urges-churches-to-provide-safe-spaces-for-children",
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      },
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/life-is-hard-under-president-mahama-i-am-dying-old-woman-says",
        "published": "2026-10-14T15:14:51.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}