MOFA begins distribution of motorbikes to extension officers nationwide
22nd October 2018
The Government of President, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo has once again delivered on it's promise to revamp the agricultural sector as the basis for the tranfromation of the econony of the country.
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has commenced the distribution of motorbikes to extension officers across the country as part of moves to improve extension and monitoring services under the flagship Planting for Food and Jobs programme.
The Minister on Monday handed keys to 94 pieces of the bikes to the Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Hon. Evans Opoku Bobbie, for onward presentation to the Regional Directorate of Agriculture for distribution.
The 94 motorbikes are part of 3,000 pieces to be distributed nationwide under the Modernizing Agriculture Ghana(MAG) programme.
It is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of agricultural extension agents whose role are critical to the successful implementation of the flagship PFJ programme.
Source: peacefmonline.com