Election 2024: I’ll establish agro-industrial processing zones to empower farmers

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Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to establish agro-industrial processing zones across Ghana’s 16 regions to support farmers if elected president in the December 7 election.

According to the former President, the next NDC government would liaise with the Ghana Export-Import (EXIM) Bank to implement the processing plants.

Mr Mahama underscored his plans to enhance the value of crops for which the regions have a competitive advantage.

Moreover, he explained in a post on his Facebook page on Tuesday that such a “strategic move” would not only open new job opportunities but also enable Ghanaians to gradually reduce their dependence on the import of raw materials.

The leader of the NDC emphasised his commitment to supporting small business owners, which would be evident in fulfilling his promise to set up regional processing zones.

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“My plan is to establish special agro-industrial processing zones in all sixteen regions and, in collaboration with the Ghana EXIM Bank, enhance the value of the crops for which they have a comparative advantage.

“This strategic move will not only open new job opportunities but also enable us to gradually reduce our dependence on the import of strategic products currently imported as raw materials.”

“I am passionate about creating a thriving agricultural sector and am committed to delivering on my promises to support small businesses and farmers across the country.”

“Agriculture and agro-processing are a priority for me, and empowering farmers and supporting agro-industrial processing will significantly impact our economy”, Mr Mahama stated.