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Okyeame Kwame advocates free tertiary education for farmers’ children
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Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has called on the government to implement a policy of free tertiary education specifically for the children of farmers. Speaking during an interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, the artist argued that such an initiative is necessary to boost agricultural production and secure the future of the sector. He emphasized that providing educational incentives would help attract the youth to farming, ensuring that the next generation sees agriculture as a supported and respected profession.
Drawing on historical context, Okyeame Kwame reminisced about previous scholarship programs that were specifically designed to benefit farming families. He suggested that reviving and expanding such schemes to the university level would contribute significantly to sustainable economic growth. The musician stated that if he were President, he would make the provision of free tertiary education for the children of farmers a primary goal to guarantee national food security and development.
This advocacy aligns with Okyeame Kwame’s recent creative work, including his song ‘Big Up’, which highlights the essential roles played by farmers and other laborers in society. By calling for direct state intervention in the education of farming households, he seeks to address the financial barriers that often prevent the children of rural workers from attaining higher degrees. He maintains that empowering these families through education is the most effective way to modernize the agricultural industry and honor the contributions of those who sustain the nation.
