Tag: Edward Kareweh
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Gov’t in denial over situation with food security in Ghana – GAWU reacts to SONA
The Ghana Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) says that Ghana is far from being secure in food production despite the progress made in the agriculture sector under this government. The remarks follow the comments made by President Akufo-Addo about Agriculture during the delivery of his state of the nation address on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Ghana…
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GAWU argues against increased funding of the PFJ policy in the 2022 budget
The General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) has called on government to desist from increasing its allocation for the Planting for food and jobs program in the upcoming 2022 budget statement and economic policy. The Planting for Food and Jobs policy, which has been in existence for over three years now, aims at boosting local production…
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GAWU, ICU petition President over COCOBOD issues
The General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) and the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) have expressed their displeasure over what they say are unwarranted remarks by the Board Chair of the Ghana COCOBOD. The labour unions say the development is inimical to the operations of the cocoa sector as it could block future investments. Mr.…