Promote Green Agriculture to Rejuvenate Farming Communities” – Chris Addy-Nayo

Christopher Addy-Nayo, an expert at the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), has urged the promotion of green agriculture practices and circular products to revitalize struggling farming communities in Ghana’s Northern Regions.

This initiative aims to curb rural-urban migration, alleviate poverty, and foster sustainable development.

Speaking at the GreenGrowth Project stakeholders’ meeting at UDS Tamale, Addy-Nayo advocated for investments and reforms in green and circular products, highlighting the potential of the green economy to combat climate change.

The GreenGrowth Project, a partnership between GNCCI, the Presbyterian University of Ghana, and the European Union Delegation in Ghana, seeks to empower women and youth in agro-forestry value chains and the circular economy.

Addy-Nayo emphasized the importance of sustainability in green agriculture value chains, including fair trade and organic products, and highlighted the potential for job creation among women and youth in the Northern, Upper West, and Upper East Regions.

By promoting green agriculture and circular products, Ghana can rejuvenate its farming communities, promote sustainable development, and reduce poverty.