MTN Ghana, in partnership with the University of Ghana’s Faculty of Agriculture and smart agronomic solutions provider Defarmercist, has launched a GH¢3 million Vegetable Centre of Excellence at the University of Ghana Farms, Legon. The initiative aims to empower Ghanaian youth with practical agricultural skills and reduce unemployment through vocational training in modern agribusiness.
The pilot phase of the project will train at least 300 young people over the next two years, offering both theoretical and hands-on instruction in greenhouse farming, crop production, marketing, and agribusiness management. Graduates will also receive support in accessing land, farming tools, and market linkages to establish their own ventures.
Speaking at the launch, Adwoa Wiafe, MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, emphasized the initiative’s role in making agriculture appealing, practical, and profitable. “This is a homegrown initiative—from training to production—and it’s aimed at creating real, lasting impact,” she said.
Charles Agyeman, General Manager of Defarmercist, noted the program’s practical, two-phase design, integrating best practices from countries like Israel and the Netherlands to ensure that graduates are business-ready.
Professor Eric Nartey, Dean of Agriculture at the University of Ghana, praised the initiative and called for more investments in smart classrooms to extend training to underserved communities.
The Centre is expected to strengthen Ghana’s local agricultural ecosystem, reduce dependence on imports, and create sustainable opportunities for youth in agribusiness.
Source: Daily Guide Network
