Amenfi Central Celebrates Farmers’ Day With Strong Assurances on Roads, Water and Digital Connectivity

The Amenfi Central District on Friday celebrated its hardworking farmers with a colourful Farmers’ Day event, honouring their resilience and the vital role they play in sustaining Ghana’s food systems. This year’s edition also came with firm assurances from government officials, who outlined plans to improve infrastructure and boost agricultural productivity across the district.

Local authorities praised the gallant farmers of Amenfi Central and the entire country, noting that their daily sacrifice and commitment form the backbone of Ghana’s development.

Speaking at the event, the Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central announced that she had presented a comprehensive list of development needs to the President. These include communities without electricity, internet connectivity, schools, hospitals and CHPS compounds. She added that the President had assured full support for these interventions.

She explained that access to electricity and digital connectivity remains essential for improving education, healthcare and agro-based economic activities. The MP also highlighted major road projects currently underway.

Key road projects include:

Bordie to Asankragua Road, 50 km, which is progressing steadily and set to become the first fully tarred stretch in the history of Amenfi Central

Asankragua to Bekwai Road, 53 km, also under active construction.

She noted that these improvements will ease transportation challenges, reduce post harvest losses and open up market access for food producers. The MP added that she has identified several community challenges, such as the need for boreholes and potable water systems, and is working with the relevant ministries on solutions.

Touching on national efforts, she stated that the NDC government has shown strong commitment within eight months to transforming the country, particularly through targeted agricultural and infrastructure projects. She encouraged farmers to take part in ongoing government programmes, especially those linked to the agricultural value chain.

District Chief Executive Hon. Peter Amponsah also urged all farmers to register for the government’s Akuko Nkitin Nkiti initiative, aimed at expanding poultry production and empowering households. He noted that the MP had already facilitated NGO support for fish farming, with plans to expand the programme to more communities.

The DCE acknowledged the challenge of poor roads for farmers and announced completed and ongoing interventions.

Road updates include:

Salaga–Kafaba Road — completed

Kitoe Nkwanta–Kitoe Road — completed

Nguan Mallam–Kupi Road — ongoing

He stressed that these works are meant to improve transportation and reduce post harvest losses by ensuring farmers can move produce to market centers easily.

Addressing concerns from residents of Kwuani about the delayed community center, the MP assured that processes have been initiated for construction to begin soon. She expressed confidence that the project will be delivered to serve the community as intended.

The celebration concluded with awards for outstanding farmers across various categories. Anthony Boaky Saka from Amuni Sakakrom was named Amenfi Central District Overall Best Farmer for his innovation, productivity and adoption of modern agricultural practices.

District leaders closed the ceremony with a call for continuous support for farmers, emphasizing that their work remains essential to national development, food security and economic stability. The event ended on a clear message; a renewed commitment to empowering farmers, expanding infrastructure and ensuring inclusive growth for all communities in Amenfi Central.