The Chief Executive Officer of Abrono Organic Farming Project (ABOFAB) and Twafohene of Forikrom in the Techiman Traditional Area, Nana Kwaw Adams, has urged Ghanaians to prioritise the consumption of locally produced foods and support local farmers to strengthen food security and promote national development.
He made the call during the 2026 World Food Day celebration held on Friday, October 16, at Forikrom in the Techiman South Municipality of the Bono East Region.
Speaking at the event, Nana Kwaw Adams emphasised the importance of food to human survival, stating that no individual could live without it.
“Without food, man can never live,” he stressed, as he encouraged Ghanaians to appreciate the value of indigenous foods and make conscious efforts to patronise locally produced agricultural commodities.
He also commended women for their significant role in preparing meals, preserving traditional food practices and promoting the consumption of local dishes.
According to him, increased patronage of locally produced foods would provide a ready market for farmers, strengthen the agricultural sector and contribute to the country’s economic development.
The celebration brought together agricultural stakeholders, women’s farming groups, traditional leaders and other participants to discuss food security, healthy eating and sustainable agricultural practices.
Meanwhile, a Nutrition Officer at the Forikrom Health Centre, Mad. Faiza Issah, urged the public to make healthy dietary choices to improve their overall well-being.
She explained that proper nutrition was essential for preventing diseases, promoting healthy living and maintaining good health.
She therefore encouraged individuals and families to pay greater attention to the quality and nutritional value of the foods they consume.
Also addressing participants, Municipal Extension Officer Mr. Addae Augustus called on farmers to adopt good agricultural practices to improve productivity and ensure the availability of safe, nutritious and quality food.
He explained the need for improved farming methods to promote sustainable agricultural production and strengthen Ghana’s capacity to meet the food needs of its growing population.
The World Food Day celebration highlighted the contributions of farmers, women, traditional authorities, agricultural extension officers and nutrition professionals to food production, healthy eating and national food security.
The event further underscored the need for collective efforts to promote local food consumption, improve agricultural productivity and educate the public on healthy nutrition to ensure access to adequate, safe and nutritious food for all Ghanaians.
Source: Kwadwo Ofosu Baffoe, ASTA FM 103.9 MHz, Techiman, Bono East Region.
