Finance Ministry directed to raise GH₵8bn to deal with dry spell

President Akufo-Addo has directed the Finance Ministry to raise GH₵8 billion to aid farmers affected by a severe dry spell in eight regions of Ghana.

The relief package will include cash transfers, food supplies, and agricultural inputs.

Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam announced that $160 million (GH₵2.5 billion) has been secured from the contingency fund, with an additional GH₵2.4 billion expected from development partners like the World Bank.

A technical task force will oversee the fair distribution of aid to stabilize the situation until the crisis eases.

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