Youth in the Kwahu Afram Plains South Constituency of the Eastern region have pledged their support for the government’s plan to establish the first Farmers’ Service Centre in the area.

In a press statement issued on Saturday, March 21 by the Concerned Youth of Afram Plains, they described the initiative as a transformative opportunity for agriculture and livelihoods.

The commitment follows a sod-cutting ceremony performed on Friday, March 20, at Takoratwene by President John Dramani Mahama, together with the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku.

The proposed centre is expected to provide farmers with access to modern farming equipment, extension services, quality inputs, training, and market opportunities, interventions widely seen as critical to revitalising agriculture in the district.

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In the press statement, the President of the Concerned Youth of Afram Plains, Michael Yeboah, lauded the initiative and commended the government for selecting Kwahu Afram Plains South as the location for the pilot project.

He described the development as a timely intervention that holds the potential to unlock opportunities for young people in agriculture, reduce unemployment, and stimulate local economic growth.

Mr Yeboah further pledged to mobilise the youth across the constituency to actively support the implementation and sustainability of the project.

“We are ready to organise and engage the youth to take full advantage of this opportunity and contribute meaningfully to its success,” he noted.

The youth group believes the centre will not only enhance productivity and reduce post-harvest losses but also empower a new generation of agripreneurs, positioning agriculture as a viable and attractive pathway for economic advancement.

They also expressed optimism that the initiative will contribute to strengthening national food security, reducing Ghana’s dependence on food imports, and building a more resilient agricultural sector.

For many young people in the Afram Plains, the project represents more than infrastructure; it signals a renewed pathway to prosperity, anchored in innovation, participation, and inclusive growth, the youth leader noted.