GAFET Targets GH¢10 Million by December 2026, GH¢100 Million by 2028 – Agric Minister

GAFET Targets GH¢10 Million by December 2026, GH¢100 Million by 2028 – Agric Minister

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has announced ambitious fundraising targets for the Ghana Agriculture Fund for Education and Transformation (GAFET), saying the initiative aims to raise GH¢10 million by December 2026 and increase the fund to GH¢100 million by the end of 2028.

According to the Minister, the two financial targets are ambitious but achievable if Ghanaians collectively embrace agricultural education and contribute to its development as a shared national responsibility.

Hon. Eric Opoku explained that GAFET is intended to mobilise resources to support agricultural education and human capital development, which he described as critical to transforming Ghana’s agriculture sector and creating sustainable opportunities for the youth.

He stressed that government alone cannot shoulder the responsibility of financing agricultural education and transformation, and therefore called on individuals, businesses, institutions, development partners and other stakeholders to contribute to the initiative.

The Minister said the GH¢10 million target for 2026 represents the first phase of the fundraising drive, while the ambitious GH¢100 million target by the end of 2028 is expected to provide a stronger financial foundation for supporting agricultural education and transformation initiatives across the country.

He expressed confidence that the targets can be achieved if Ghanaians recognise agriculture as a national priority and collectively invest in the education and training of the next generation of agricultural professionals, entrepreneurs and innovators.

Hon. Eric Opoku emphasised that agricultural education should not be viewed solely as the responsibility of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture or government, but as a shared national responsibility that requires the commitment of all Ghanaians.

He noted that investing in agricultural education is ultimately an investment in Ghana’s future, particularly in addressing youth unemployment, improving food security, promoting entrepreneurship and building a modern and productive agricultural sector.

The Minister therefore urged Ghanaians to support GAFET and contribute towards achieving the stated targets.

He maintained that with collective commitment and support, the country can realise its ambitions of developing a highly skilled agricultural workforce and transforming agriculture into a major engine of sustainable employment and economic growth.

“These are both targets, but they are achievable. If Ghanaians accept agricultural education as a shared national responsibility, we can achieve our dreams,” Hon. Eric Opoku said.

Source:Bibianinews.com