The government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GIDA VE TARIM University to expand agricultural education and training opportunities for Ghanaian students.
Announcing the agreement, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, noted that the MoU was executed “on behalf of the Government and His Excellency John Dramani Mahama,” describing it as “a significant step towards enhancing agricultural education and training for Ghanaian students.”
Under the agreement, Ghanaian students will benefit from a new scholarship programme that will enable them to pursue academic and professional training in agriculture in Turkey.
The institution, described as renowned in agricultural studies, will offer scholarships across various agriculture-related programmes aimed at strengthening capacity and skills development within Ghana’s agricultural sector.
The government representative noted that the collaboration “will provide Ghanaian students with invaluable opportunities to pursue academic and professional training in agriculture through a new scholarship program.”
He added that the MoU “affirms Government’s commitment to investing in the human and resource skill development of Ghana’s agro-industrial sector.”
Through the partnership, the Ministry will facilitate advanced education and training for Ghanaian students in highly skilled agricultural practices to help build local capacity and drive growth within the agro-industrial sector of the Ghanaian economy.
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