By David Amoateng
Rev. Gregory Amponsah Nkansah, the Presiding Reverend Father of St. Joseph Catholic Church, has issued a fervent plea to the youth of the nation, urging them to fully embrace agriculture as a pathway to success. Underlining the shortcomings of government job creation, Father Gregory emphasized the imperative for young people to pivot away from reliance on non-existent employment opportunities and instead focus on agriculture for sustainable income generation.
He underscored agriculture as the most viable and dependable means of livelihood for young people ,advocating for increased productivity among citizens.
“Currently, agricultural commodities, particularly vegetables such as okra and tomatoes, have become increasingly expensive, offering farmers the potential to earn higher profits in a shorter production cycle.”
Speaking to our correspondent in Onwe, Ejisu Municipality, Ashanti region, Rev. Father Gregory Amponsah Nkansa lamented the exorbitant cost of fertilizers in the market, describing the situation as deeply unfortunate and concerning.
“I am greatly troubled by the absence of youth engagement in farming,” he expressed. He attributed the discouragement among sections of the youth to the scarcity of essential farming inputs such as tools and equipment, which he believes should be readily available to motivate them.
To incentivize youth involvement in farming, Father Gregory advocated for the availability of soft loans, access to new agricultural technologies, and fostering mutually beneficial banking relationships.
Revealing the dwindling productivity of farmers and the scarcity of energetic youth in agriculture, Father Gregory appealed to the government to swiftly come to the aid of young people expressing interest in farming.
Switching gears to the upcoming December 7 general election, Rev. Amponsah Nkansa urged the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to steer clear of escalating tensions during the presidential election.
“Peace is paramount,” he asserted, stressing the importance of candidates respecting each other’s views and refraining from biased, derogatory, or abusive statements.
