Akufo-Addo to announce measures to address drought in Northern Ghana

President Akufo-Addo has pledged to take action to mitigate the effects of the severe dry season affecting the northern regions of Ghana.

Farmers in these areas have recently experienced significant losses as their crops and farm output have been devastated by the ongoing drought.

Reports have revealed the dire situation faced by farmers in the affected regions, where the dry season has severely impacted their agricultural activities.

During a visit to commission the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 15, President Akufo-Addo addressed the issue, stating that he would put in place measures to help the farmers.

“As I am in the region, it is important that I comment on a matter of considerable importance to the peoples of the northern regions of our country.

“I am aware of the impact that the dry season has had on farm output, I want to assure you that the Government, in the next few days, will announce the measures to address the situation.”

The NPP government had previously launched the ‘One Village, One Dam’ initiative aimed at constructing dams in northern Ghana to support farming during the dry season.

However, despite the construction of some dams, the current drought has hindered effective water storage, leading to further destruction of farm outputs.

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