Daniel Fahene Acquaye highlights immense job creation in Ghana's agric sector, for youth

Daniel Fahene Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Group, has highlighted the immense job creation potential in Ghana's agricultural sector, particularly for the youth.

Speaking on Channel One TV's Breakfast Daily on June 19, 2025, he emphasised that the HAPPY Program aims to create opportunities across the agricultural value chain.

According to Acquaye, strategic investments in local production can transform Ghana's reliance on food imports into a powerful engine for employment.

"If we invest in local production, we can create massive job opportunities. For instance, the $600 million spent on rice imports could translate to over a million jobs in rice production alone, if infrastructure development is prioritized and private sector investment is encouraged," he said.

To unlock this potential, he calls for strong agribusiness anchor champions within the private sector to complement government efforts in agricultural infrastructure development.

By partnering with the government, private sector entities can leverage their expertise, resources, and networks to maximize the impact of infrastructure investments.

This collaborative approach to him, would enable Ghana to tap into the full potential of its agricultural sector, creating new opportunities for economic growth and development.

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