NSETP : 10,000 hectares of irrigated land to be developed, benefiting 8,000 young farmers- Mahama
President of the Republic of Ghana H.E John Dramani Mahama has announced the government’s commitment to the social and economic transformation of Northern Ghana, emphasizing partnership with traditional authorities and private investment.
Speaking today at Jubilee House during the courtesy call by Yaa Naa ,the Chief of Dagbon, President Mahama disclosed, the Northern-Savannah Economic Transformation Program (NSETP) aims to develop over 10,000 hectares of irrigated land, creating jobs for over 8,000 young farmers.
According to President Mahama, This project is expected to create jobs for over 8000 young farmers and boost the production of rice, maize and soya bean. He said, government is targeting three crops, rice, maize and soya bean.
“And so let me begin with agriculture and food security under the northern Savannah economic transformation program, over 10,000 hectares of irrigated land. It should be developed in the ‘Nasia, Dumbu, and programme areas.” President Mahama.
President Mahama reiterated the 2025 budget includes specific interventions to accelerate growth, promote equity, and deepen inclusion in Northern Ghana.
He added, the program targets three crops: rice, maize, and soya bean, aiming to turn the northern region into a major agro-industrial hub.
“ In the 2025 budget statement, we outline specific interventions to accelerate growth, to promote equity and deepen inclusion in Northern Ghana. The initiative is designed to turn the northern region into a major agro industrial hub, with Yendi, Savelugu , and Karaga as key agribusiness processing centers.” He stressed.
He added that, the Northern Savannah Economic Transformation Programme also includes investments to strengthen the shea and cashew value chains, benefiting thousands of rural women.
“Additionally, we will invest to strengthen the shea and cashew value chains with expanded processing centers in Tamale and market linkages in Tulum, and Zabzugu. This will benefit 1000s of rural women and provide sustainable livelihoods rooted in our traditional knowledge systems.” Mahama indicated.
