Former President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to establish an agriculture-focused university in the Afram Plains area to promote agricultural development and empower the youth of the country.
Speaking during a campaign rally in Maame Krobo in the Afram Plains South Constituency, Mr. Mahama emphasized that the university would serve as a centre of excellence for agricultural studies and skills training to boost farming practices.
“When we were in government, we obtained a loan facility from Korea to establish a university here in Afram Plains. Unfortunately, we left office and when our brothers came in, they appropriated the funds elsewhere, depriving this place of a university. So don’t be wary, when we come into government, we will find money to establish this agriculture university.
“The university will be headquartered in Somanya, Eastern University, and will have a campus each in Afram Plains North and South,” he explained to rally attendees.
The NDC presidential candidate who is still on a campaign tour of the Eastern Region also highlighted the strategic importance of the area and outlined his vision of transforming the area into a hub for sustainable agriculture.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Mitchell Asare Amoamah
