Damongo Set for Major Agricultural Boost as Farmers Service Centre Construction Begins End of July

HON. PETER NUHU

Damongo, Savannah Region – The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the agricultural sector with the announcement that construction of the much-anticipated Damongo Farmers Service Centre is scheduled to commence by the end of July 2026.

This assurance was delivered by Hon. Peter Nuhu, Coordinator of the Farmers Service Centre Project, who represented the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, as the keynote speaker at the 8th Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum and the Gold in the Soil Awards, held in Damongo, Savannah Region.

Addressing participants, Hon. Peter Nuhu highlighted the government's unwavering dedication to building an inclusive and resilient agricultural sector that empowers women and young people while improving food security and rural livelihoods.

He noted that the upcoming Damongo Farmers Service Centre will serve as a one-stop hub for farmers, providing access to mechanization services, improved agricultural technologies, extension support, quality farm inputs, and market opportunities. According to him, the project forms part of government's broader strategy to modernize agriculture and increase productivity across the country.

Hon. Peter Nuhu further emphasized government's steadfast commitment to working closely with development partners, private sector actors, farmer organizations, and other stakeholders to expand women's access to finance, mechanization, quality agricultural inputs, extension services, and reliable markets.

He encouraged women to continue taking advantage of government interventions designed to strengthen their participation and leadership in agriculture, stressing that empowering women farmers remains critical to achieving sustainable agricultural development and national food security.

The announcement of the Damongo Farmers Service Centre has been welcomed by farmers and stakeholders in the Savannah Region, who believe the facility will significantly improve agricultural productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, create employment opportunities, and enhance access to modern farming services.

Construction is expected to begin before the end of July, marking another important milestone in government's efforts to transform agriculture and improve the livelihoods of farming communities in the Savannah Region and beyond.