The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has received a Nissan Pickup, a tractor with implements, and 20 motorbikes from EEZZY Group Foundation to support the hardworking farmers.
The donation, marked by a ceremony, was attended by the Directors of the Ministry and many stakeholders.
Delivering the opening remarks at the ceremony, the Chairman for the 42nd National Farmers’ Day Planning Committee, who doubles as the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Hon. John Dumelo, expressed his gratitude to EEZZY Group Foundation for its generosity to the farmers.
“Your generous donation is a strong demonstration of your company’s commitment to agriculture and to recognising the invaluable contribution of Ghanaian farmers to food security, employment and national development,” he added.
He expressed that the prizes are the productive assets to expand farmers’ operations, improve their efficiency, and inspire other farmers to strive for greater achievement.
He extolled EEZZY Group for the kind gesture and the support to the farmers.
The Chief Executive Officer of the EEZZY Group Foundation, Mohammed Raii, acknowledged agriculture as the backbone of national development and assured the company’s commitment to supporting the sector.
He praised President John Dramani Mahama for prioritizing agriculture for national development. “I have never seen a leader who thinks more about the future of this great country than President John Dramani Mahama. His commitment to agriculture and national development is inspiring, and we are honoured to support this vision,” he added.
According to him, supporting Ghana’s agriculture means supporting every Ghanaian family, and without agriculture, there is no nation and no future.
He reassured the company’s readiness to continue partnering with the government on initiatives that improve livelihoods and promote sustainable national development.
Hon. Minister Eric Opoku, receiving the donation on behalf of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, expressed profound gratitude to EEZZY Group, demonstrating exemplary corporate citizenship through their generous support.
Minister expressed that the EEZZY Group’s donation would enhance the value of this year’s awards and contribute directly to improving agricultural productivity.
He declared that the overall national best farmer winner will receive an extraordinary package prize comprising;
- GHS1.2 million cash prize
- A brand-new Nissan pickup vehicle from EEZZY Group
- A brand-new tractor with complete implements from EEZZY Group
- Modern farm inputs
Hon. Eric Opoku described the support as one of the biggest corporate contributions towards the 42nd National Farmers’ Day Celebration.
“This is a remarkable contribution that reflects genuine commitment to Ghana’s farmers. We are deeply grateful to EEZZY Group for
partnering with the government to honour those who feed our nation,” the Minister added.
He stressed that with the combined support of the government, corporate institutions and the general public, the celebration aims not only to recognize the outstanding farmers but also to inspire greater investment in agriculture, strengthen food security and accelerate economic transformation.
He declared that the Chairman of the National Farmers’ Day Planning Committee, John Dumelo, will soon announce the official bank account details to enable individuals and organizations that want to contribute privately to do so.
He assured that at the end of the fundraising, the Ministry will publicly account for all the donations received privately.
Minister called on all the agencies and corporate institutions to contribute their quota to the recognition of the gallant farmers who toil to feed the nation.
