The proposed University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences could become a hub for practical agricultural training and entrepreneurship, if state farms across Ghana are revitalised, says Hon. Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth.
Addressing Parliament during the review of the Report of the Committee on Education on the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill, 2025, Hon. Addo-Kenneth emphasised that many state farms, once productive centers for oil palm and other plantations, are now abandoned or converted into residential areas.
“As we talk about job creation, we have a lot of state farms dotted across the country. It is non-functional and has even been turned into residential areas. This is very disturbing,” he said, citing Kwamoso and Okrakwadwo State Farms as examples.
The MP noted that reviving these farms would allow students not only to gain hands-on agricultural experience but also to engage in entrepreneurial activities, producing goods such as milk, yogurt, and other farm products.
Hon. Addo-Kenneth highlighted that such initiatives would contribute to food security, capacity building, and youth employment, linking educational programs with real-world economic opportunities.
Expressing optimism about the new university, he revealed that the first batch of students is expected in October 2026, four years after the university’s inception, signaling the institution’s timely development.
“We are here today ahead of our schedule to approve the bill,” he said, commending the Ministry of Education and the parliamentary committee for their efforts.
The University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences is expected to play a pivotal role in producing skilled professionals, agricultural entrepreneurs, and innovators, while boosting economic opportunities across Ghana.
