Bono East: Mr Francis Owusu Antwi, the Bono East Regional Minister, has announced that his administration is prioritizing agriculture, with a focus on the agriculture value chain, financing, credit risk mitigation, and project management to advance the sector. He emphasized that enhancing the sector would not only improve food productivity but also make it more appealing to the youth and create employment opportunities for the population.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Antwi expressed optimism about the region's economic development through modernized agriculture during an interview. He highlighted the significant economic potential of commercial farming, livestock production, and aquaculture in the region, urging farmers to view agriculture as a lucrative enterprise rather than a reserve for the less privileged. Mr Antwi, an agriculturist, has contributed to the growth and development of the sector by assisting farmers and experts in devising strategies for increased food productivity.
Mr Antwi stated, "As one of the food baskets of the nation, I am committed to making the sector flourish and to guarantee national food security and create jobs for the youth."
Born on March 6, 1979, Mr Antwi holds a Master of Business Agriculture in Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Business Agricultural in Marketing. He also possesses a Certificate in General Agriculture from Valley View University. Additionally, he holds a Post Chartered Diploma from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, an Advanced Diploma in Treasury and Financial Risk Management from the Academy of Business Administration, and a Project Management and Cost Professional Certificate in Microfinance from the University of Cape.
In his career, Mr Antwi has served as the Head of Credit at Yapra Rural Bank Limited, Project Officer at Odotobri Rural Bank Limited, Assistant Project Officer at Yapra Rural Bank Limited, and as a cashier at the Atebubu office of the Volta River Authority.