Mustapha Ussif
The National Service Scheme (NSS) Secretariat is to roll out a programme that seeks to establish farms in 100 senior high schools (SHSs) next year.
The initiative, which is being implemented in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), is part of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) agriculture policy of the government.
The Executive Director of the scheme, Mr Mustapha Ussif, who disclosed this in an interview, said the programme would begin with selected schools next year.
He explained that as part of the arrangements, MOFA would supply seedlings and other inputs, including extension services, while the NSS would post service persons to help the schools maintain the farms.
“The initiative is meant to take agriculture closer to everyone and encourage young people in our schools to take up careers in that sector.
It will also dispel the notion that agriculture is the preserve of illiterates and help to increase food security in the country,” he said.
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