The Acting CEO of the National Youth Authority, Mr. Nelson Owusu Ansah has said considering the role of agriculture as a key pillar in enhancing socio-economic transformation in Africa, there is a critical need for African governments to create appropriate linkages along the value chains, from backward (raw product stage) through critical investments to ensure a viable and sustainable forward (processed or value added stage) and even side-stream linkages, not only to ensure and improve the growth of the agriculture sector, but also to maximize returns on investments, spur innovation and ultimately reward young people who venture into agribusiness.
Mr. Owusu Ansah made these remarks at the National Validation Workshop – Baseline study on employment opportunities and prioritization of activities for engagement of Youth in Agribusiness on Thursday 14th January 2021, at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture Resource Center in Accra.