Ghana: Agri-Impact Limited calls for increased investment in the youth on International Youth Day

The Chief Executive Officer of the multinational agribusiness firm, Agri-Impact Limited, Daniel Fahene Acquaye, has called for increased investment in the youth of Ghana to help them realize their potential.

According to him, such investments will enable the youth to make a significant impact on the country’s development.

Mr. Acquaye made this call at an event held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to celebrate International Youth Day on Monday, August 12, 2024.

The Agri-Impact Group CEO spoke on the theme: “Revolutionising agriculture through digital Innovations to create jobs for youth.”

“Let us remember that the power of youth is unparalleled. They are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are the change-makers of today, and we must make the necessary investments to fully unearth their potential. Whether through advocacy, innovation or simply by sharing unique perspectives, they are already making a significant impact,” he said.

While celebrating the youth, Mr. Acquaye urged them to take up opportunities in the agricultural space to improve their prospects, as he believes the greatest resource Ghana currently has is its youth.

“Investment in their creative minds, innovation, energy, boldness, determination and resilience will undoubtedly lead to economic transformation.”

“To all the young people, this day is for you. It is an opportunity to celebrate your achievements, share your stories, ideas and connect with one another. Be inspired by today’s event, pursue your passion, use your talents to build a better world. We will urge you to drive technology and innovation to de-risk agriculture, transform the industry not only to provide food and jobs but to cause continental economic development,” Mr Acquaye added.

The Mastercard Foundation in partnership with Agri-Impact Limited has rolled out a revolutionary initiative to secure dignified jobs for 326,000 youth within Ghana’s agricultural sector.

Started in December 2023, the HAPPY Program has already created 50,000 dignified jobs for the youth and has contributed to the sale of over GHS 100 million worth of food (import substitution).

It has also helped to produce and supply 1.2 million broilers to the Ghanaian market including KFC.

This initiative is dubbed Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY).

The programme is being implemented by eight partners: NewAge Agric Solutions, National Service Scheme (NSS), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), TechnoServe, Ghana Cares (MiDA), Ghana Enterprise Agency (GEA), Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), and Jobberman.