Stanbic Bank Ghana has reiterated its commitment to driving growth in Ghana’s agriculture sector.

Samuel Okang-Boye, Head of Agribusiness at Stanbic Bank, said this during the climax of this year’s National Farmers’ Day celebrations held in Ho in the Volta region.

According to Mr Okang-Boye, the bank’s support for the agriculture sector is anchored by its purpose to drive growth.

He said, “At Stanbic Bank, Ghana is our home, and it is our responsibility to drive her growth. Our support for agriculture is rooted in its vast potential to improve food security, create jobs, alleviate poverty, and sustain economic growth.

"Over the years, Stanbic Bank has leveraged its deep sector expertise and smart digital solutions to empower agribusiness clients along the entire agriculture value chain, including small-scale farmers.”

He added that “In line with our longstanding tradition since 2008, we proudly presented a brand-new Massey Ferguson 385 tractor to the second runner-up of the National Farmers Day competition, symbolising our respect and support for those who dedicate themselves to cultivating the nation’s food. We join all Ghanaians in expressing deep appreciation to all our farmers and fisherfolk.”

Mr Charles Gyato, the second runner-up, who received a brand-new Massey Ferguson 385 tractor from Stanbic Bank, expressed gratitude to the bank.

He noted that “this is the kind of support we need as farmers to increase efficiency in our production. If every large-scale farmer in Ghana receives this level of support, there will be food security and sustainable jobs for our young people.”

The National Farmers’ Day celebration is held every year to honour the dedication of Ghana’s agricultural workforce to national development, food security, and economic stability.

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

Over the past 17 years, Stanbic Bank Ghana, through its agricultural proposition, has been working to improve the agriculture sector across selected agribusiness value chains.

With a deep understanding of the agribusiness value chain, the bank’s knowledge-based approach is aided by the deployment of smart digital solutions to scale up the sector.