John Dumelo rolls out “Operation Feed Ourselves” to reduce food imports
In a Facebook post, Dumelo appealed to Ghanaians to increase their consumption of locally manufactured products
John Dumelo, a Ghanaian actor and farmer, is optimistic that Ghana can reduce the importation of rice, tomatoes and onions in the next six years and save the cedi from further depreciation.
Dumelo said this after rolling out an initiative dubbed “Operation Feed Ourselves” in the Guan District.
The initiative aims to grow more foodstuffs such as rice (from the Guan District and the northern parts of Ghana), tomatoes, onions and maize from other parts of the country.
In a Facebook post, Dumelo appealed to Ghanaians to increase their consumption of locally manufactured products.
“I’m happy to launch the ‘Operation Feed Ourselves’ initiative this morning,” he said. “The main focus of this initiative is to produce more foodstuff especially rice (from the Guan district and Northern parts of Ghana), tomatoes, onions and maize from other parts of the country.
“Another important aspect is to urge Ghanaians to add value to what we produce and consume Made-in-Ghana products. Hopefully this initiative will reduce our rice, tomatoes, onions imports by 50% in the next six years.”
Dumelo added: “Let’s us all join hands to make this work. It’s a great time to be a farmer. God bless you and God bless Ghana.”
Fred Dzakpata
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