Accra: The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) has held its Greater Accra Regional Delegate Congress to elect new executives to help champion the interest of fishers and farmers. The congress, held on the theme 'Uniting to Feed the Nation,' brought together agricultural and fishing personnel from the 29 districts in the Greater Accra Region.
According to Ghana News Agency, Nene Tekpertey Agblize I, Mankralo of Kordiabe Legbleti and GNAFF President, stated that the association has been a mouthpiece for the farmers and fishermen since its formation. Nene Agblize urged the members of GNAFF to assist in resetting the association to feed the nation and to work towards making the Association a household name.
The consultant for the association, Francis Tetteh, mentioned that the congress would take place in various regions and that by July, the association's regional executives would be in place. He highlighted some challenges facing the association, such as unity, funding, and political interference, and called for government support.
