Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the allocation of GH¢1.5 billion for the government’s Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA).
The agenda includes key projects such as ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti,’ FEED Ghana, Ghana Grains Development Project, Vegetable Development Project, among others.
Presenting the 2025 Budget in Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the finance minister stated, “Mr. Speaker, we have also allocated an amount of GH¢1.5 billion for the Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA), of which FEED Ghana, the Ghana Grains Development Project, the Vegetable Development Project, and Nkoko Nkitinkiti are all key components.”
Additionally, a seed fund of GH¢51.3 million has been earmarked for the establishment of the Women’s Development Bank.
Regarding the apprenticeship program, Dr. Ato Forson announced an allocation of GH¢300 million.
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