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Demeter Ghana donates GH₵250,000 worth of Soy Inoculants to over 500 women farmers
Demeter Ghana has donated 5,000 packs of Rizoliq Soy Inoculant valued at GH₵250,000 to over 500 women farmers from the Savelugu Constituency during the ‘She Grows’ Conference held under the Yooyili Pag-Dede Foundation at Pong-Tamale.
The conference brought together women from across the constituency for training, networking, and empowerment focused on agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community development.
Presenting the items, Demeter Ghana Manager, Alexandra Ayirebi Acquah, said the company remains committed to supporting farmers with innovative agricultural solutions to improve productivity and food security, noting that women play a critical role in agricultural development.
Lead Agronomist for the Northern and Upper North regions, Mumuni Ayigah, urged farmers to adopt best agronomic practices to maximise yields, explaining that the inoculant improves nitrogen fixation and soil fertility.
Founder of Yooyili Pag-Dede and MP for Savelugu Constituency, Hajia Fatahiya Abdul Aziz, praised Demeter Ghana for the support, describing it as a timely intervention that strengthens women’s economic empowerment and community development.
She said the initiative, meaning “The Backbone of Yooyili”, seeks to empower women, children, and persons with disabilities through agriculture, education, health, and advocacy.
A beneficiary, Alima Adiata, expressed gratitude, saying the support and training from the conference would improve farming activities, increase yields, and enhance family livelihoods.
The She Grows Conference forms part of ongoing efforts to promote inclusive development and strengthen women-led agriculture in the Northern Region.
By Geoffrey Buta
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called for stronger regional cooperation to ensure fair remuneration for creatives and the return of African cultural properties to their countries of origin.
Speaking at a technical meeting in Accra, Madam Gomashie stressed the need to protect the intellectual property rights of creative professionals, establish effective systems for private copying remuneration, and preserve Africa’s rich cultural heritage.
The meeting, which brought together ECOWAS, WIPO and other key stakeholders, is expected to produce practical action plans to safeguard the livelihoods of creators and advance efforts to recover Africa’s cultural artefacts held abroad.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Kpong Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has intensified its road safety awareness campaign along the Tema–Akosombo Highway to promote responsible driving and reduce accidents.
Led by ADO II Okortor, the three-day campaign ran from Tuesday, October 27 to Thursday, October 29, 2026, with officers engaging motorists directly at strategic points along the busy highway.
Drivers were sensitised on critical safety practices including speed management, seatbelt use, maintaining safe following distances, avoiding mobile phone distractions while driving, and exercising patience and courtesy on the road.
According to the Service, the exercise received positive feedback from motorists who welcomed the education and appreciated the proactive engagement.
The GNFS says it remains committed to sustained public education and collaboration with road users to prevent road crashes and protect lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
