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Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, has announced plans by the government for the commencement of the Youth Agriculture Estate Programme, which is aimed at tackling youth unemployment through agriculture.
He made this pronouncement during his address at the CropLife Ghana Annual General Meeting for CEOs and Managing Directors, held at the Mensvic Grand Hotel in Accra.
According to Dr. Otokunor, the programme is designed to create thousands of stable employment opportunities for young people in the agricultural sector, particularly in high-value crops, poultry, and agro-processing.
"Youth unemployment is currently at a high, which is driven largely by limited job opportunities, inadequate skills training, and restricted access to arable land. This initiative is tailored to address these gaps by creating stable employment for the youth in commercial agriculture," he said
The Youth Agriculture Estate Programme is expected to generate 16,000 direct jobs, targeting key sectors in agriculture, and will operate under a unique model involving state-led and private sector-driven agricultural estates.
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