The Board of the National Service Authority (NSA), led by Chairman Mr. Emmanuel Okai-Mintah, has paid a working visit to the Authority’s Ejura Farm as part of a three-day nationwide inspection of its agricultural projects.

The team, which included Board members and senior management, was received by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Operations, Fuseini Donkor, along with farm staff led by Mr. Halidu and his colleagues: Mr. Owusu (Extension Officer), Mr. Nketia (Dryer Operator), Musa (Tractor Operator), Abdul (Tractor Supervisor), and farmhands John and Antaro.

Providing a brief history, the Director-General of NSA, Mr. Felix Gyamfi, explained that the Ejura project, established in 2011 on 350 acres of land, was the Authority’s first agricultural initiative.

Between 2011 and 2012, additional farms were opened in Branam, Komenda, Dawhenya, and other locations.

Operations slowed down after 2016, but according to Mr. Gyamfi, the current administration has revived and expanded the projects.

“The Ejura facility has now grown significantly and currently covers about 1,500 acres, making it one of the Authority’s largest and most productive sites,” he stated.

Commending the dedication of farm workers and management, Board Chairman Mr. Okai-Mintah said their contribution was central to the Authority’s renewed focus on agribusiness.

He noted that the nationwide tour was aimed at assessing progress, engaging staff, and strengthening support systems.

“It is without a doubt that the Ejura Farm remains a pillar of the Authority’s vision of using agriculture to create employment opportunities for national service personnel, while also contributing to food security for the nation,” he said.

The Board Chair further underscored the need to expand agricultural projects to make farming an attractive and profitable venture for Ghana’s youth.

“We need to expand our projects so that NSA can demonstrate how national service can go beyond classroom and office duties to create lasting opportunities in agribusiness,” he added.

The delegation later continued its inspection tour to Donkronkwanta in the Bono East Region, where the NSA operates a 300-acre maize farm now approaching harvest.