Written by Samuel Akmati
Abeme Danigba (V/R), January 05, GNA – Women in Abeme Danigba, in North Dai District of the Volta Region, will benefit from an initiative to develop cooperative farming in the community.
The initiative is led by Madam Teresa Cuada, a US-based professional nurse and native of the town.
The project will loop agricultural production and processing chains that will help establish permanent livelihoods for men and women in a highly agricultural community located on the shores of Lake Volta. Become.
The philanthropist met with community elders when she donated food items to women in the community affected by the Akosombo Dam floods.
She appealed to local leaders to support the planned efforts by providing suitable land, adding that livestock rearing and other viable agricultural activities would be considered.
Madam Quada said the project would certainly include an agro-processing center and could help develop the enclave’s key industries.
Community leader Togbe Gula III said the project would change the position of women in the community and they should be given the necessary support.
Women in the community welcomed the project and expressed optimism about the prospects.
Godway Antwi, a member of parliament for the area, welcomed the initiative, noting the success of staple food production by women in the community.
He said investments in irrigation technology will help develop a successful agricultural industry and relevant stakeholders will work towards making it a reality.
“We need support to build our capacity,” the lawmaker said.
A woman who lost her farm to the floods told GNA how the rains had damaged her crops before the dam disaster, and said her family had to adapt to buying groceries.
“We cut down bamboo for food and our survival depends on donations.
The philanthropist shared her ideals with the GNA, which she said were to support women in the community and position them more effectively in society.
“Women have the right to be empowered. Mothers play an important role in life and should be supported. Women have what it takes to boost industry in this region,” she added. Ta.
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