Pathologist Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa has called for increased investment in Ghana’s horticulture and floriculture sectors, describing them as key drivers of employment and economic growth.
Speaking at the 10th Anniversary of the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement Show, Prof. Akosa said the sectors have enormous potential to reduce youth unemployment if given the necessary policy support and investment.
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The event, organised by Stratcomm Africa under the theme “Growth Unleashed,” promotes Ghana’s flora, herbs, spices, vegetables, and other plant resources while highlighting their commercial, environmental, health, and aesthetic benefits.
Prof. Akosa expressed concern over the environmental degradation caused by illegal mining, noting that “galamsey” activities continue to destroy the country’s vegetation and pollute water bodies.
He lamented that Ghana’s once-green landscape was gradually turning brown, with many rivers losing their natural beauty due to pollution.
He also urged families and schools to encourage children to develop an interest in gardening and called for renewed efforts to cultivate vegetables, herbs, and spices as a means of creating jobs and improving livelihoods.
Chief Executive Officer of Stratcomm Africa, Esther A. N. Cobbah, said the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement was established to promote environmental protection through economically sustainable initiatives.
She explained that the movement encourages Ghanaians to appreciate the commercial value of gardens, flowers, medicinal plants, herbs, and spices while supporting climate action and environmental conservation.
Mrs Cobbah also commended partners, including PUM Netherlands Senior Experts, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, and the World Food Programme, for their continued support of the initiative.
