The Ministry of the Interior has declared Friday, December 5, a statutory public holiday.

In a statement, the Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, said the day is to be observed nationwide as Farmers’ Day.

Farmers’ Day, celebrated annually on the first Friday of December, recognises the immense contributions of Ghana’s farmers and fishers to national development, food security, and economic growth.

This year’s celebration is being held under the theme “Eat Ghana, Grow Ghana, Secure the Future.”

The Ministry urged the public to observe the day appropriately and in line with its significance.