The MTN Ghana Foundation has pledged GHS 1.2 million to support smallholder women farmers and unemployed youth through a modern farming initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and skills development.
Launched as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day under the theme “Give to Gain,” the project will establish a model farm at Pantang Hospital in the La Nkwantanang Municipality. The initiative will initially train 60 women farmers in advanced agricultural techniques to increase yield and efficiency.
Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Ghana, explained that the model farm is a hands-on training platform designed to empower women, enhance inclusivity in agriculture, and promote the replication of innovative farming methods across the country.
“The project fulfills MTN’s promise to provide practical training in modern agricultural practices for women farmers in La Nkwantanang,” she said, adding that participants will be expected to transfer acquired knowledge to their communities.
The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the La Nkwantanang Municipal Agriculture Department and Defarmercist, combining expertise in agronomy and capacity building to strengthen women’s participation in agriculture.
In addition to supporting women, the foundation is training the first cohort of 30 unemployed youth at the Vegetable Hub of Excellence at the University of Ghana, Legon Farms. The program aims to equip young people with skills to contribute meaningfully to the sector while creating employment opportunities.
Mrs. Lydia Aku Fiatuho, Head of the Agriculture Department at the La Nkwantanang Municipal Assembly, commended MTN for the initiative and highlighted the critical role of women in agricultural production. She urged beneficiaries to take ownership of the project to ensure sustainable outcomes.
Aligned with MTN Ghana Foundation’s vision to lead digital and smart solutions for national development, the program also forms part of a broader effort to modernize agriculture, including the establishment of the Vegetable Hub of Excellence in partnership with the University of Ghana School of Agriculture and Defarmercist.
The model farm is expected to serve as a replicable framework for scaling modern farming techniques nationwide, reinforcing MTN Ghana Foundation’s commitment to empowering women and youth while driving innovation in the agricultural sector.
