Navrongo MP Simon Aworigo pledges full support for 2,100 women farmers under the Tono Irrigation Scheme, aiming to drive local economic growth through agriculture.
Simon Akibange Aworigo, Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central, has reaffirmed his commitment to driving socio-economic development in the constituency through agriculture, with a special focus on empowering women farmers.
Speaking during a visit by Deputy Minister for Agriculture, John Dumelo, to the Irrigation Company of Upper Region (ICOUR), Aworigo emphasized the importance of supporting the 2,100 women farmers across 43 farming groups within the Tono Irrigation Scheme’s catchment area.
“We will ensure that whatever support women farmers need—aside from equipment—we will provide. If it’s beyond our reach, we’ll seek help from the Ministry,” he stated.
Simon Akibange Aworigo, Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central, has reaffirmed his commitment to driving socio-economic development in the constituency through agriculture, with a special focus on empowering women farmers.
Speaking during a visit by Deputy Minister for Agriculture, John Dumelo, to the Irrigation Company of Upper Region (ICOUR), Aworigo emphasized the importance of supporting the 2,100 women farmers across 43 farming groups within the Tono Irrigation Scheme’s catchment area.
“We will ensure that whatever support women farmers need—aside from equipment—we will provide. If it’s beyond our reach, we’ll seek help from the Ministry,” he stated.
“The small issues like access to land and other essentials will be addressed to ensure the women can increase their output,” he added.
Deputy Minister John Dumelo, on his part, assured the government’s commitment to solving the challenges facing farmers under the irrigation project. These include poor road networks, lack of farming machinery, and limited subsidies on farm inputs.
Dumelo, who was on a familiarization tour, engaged with local farmers and urged them to continue their essential role in feeding the nation.
