The farmers day 2023 celebration of the Ketu South Municipal was held at Wudoaba Basic school which was graced by the Hon. Maxwell Lugudor (MCE), Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie (MP), Mr. Gilbert Avemegah (MCD) and traditional authorities.
The celebration witnessed a display of culture and the exhibition of staple food crops and animals produced in the Municipality. The Hon. MCE, Maxwell Lugudor was happy to be part of the success made by farmers over the years for their invaluable contributions they make to feed the Nation and sustain our lives. He was pleased to celebrate farmers and revealed that he wish farmers are celebrated everyday. He congratulated the award winners of this year’s farmers day celebration and urged all farmers to continue to work hard and that government is always supporting the Agricultural sector and his outfit is working hard to ensure that farmers in the Municipality are supported technically and financially to boost Local Economic Development. He added that plans are underway to boost coconut production.
Winners at the ceremony are;
1. Best Youth Farmer
Ernest Agbogedenu – Wudoaba
2. Best Institution Engaged in Agriculture
St Paul’s SHS
3. Best Veteran Farmer
John Nogbe – Wudoaba
4. Best Female Farmer
Nicholina Agbodo- Denu
5. Best Livestock Farmer
John Amuzu- Gbedzekorpe
6. Best Vegetable Irrigation Farmer
Freeman Seddoh – Viepe
7. Best Fisherman
Nii Kodjo Dortey – Hedzranawo
8. Best Crop Farmer
Anthony Tekpe – Atsiaklorbor
9. Overall Best Farmer
Nathaniel Barabu – Klikor