Okyeame Kwame proposes free university for farmers' children

Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has called on the government to implement a policy providing free university education specifically for the children of farmers. The veteran artiste and advocate suggested that such a move would serve as a powerful incentive to encourage younger generations to take up farming and treat the agricultural sector as a professional career path rather than a survival-driven last resort.

Speaking in an interview with Hitz FM, Okyeame Kwame explained that while the current educational framework supports students through basic and senior high school, the cost of tertiary education remains a significant barrier for many farming households. He argued that granting scholarships or full tuition waivers to the offspring of those who feed the nation would not only alleviate financial poverty but also ensure that the future of Ghana's agriculture is led by educated and technically skilled individuals. This targeted support, he noted, would serve as a reward for the hard work of rural producers.

The proposal comes as stakeholders continue to evaluate the long-term impacts of educational initiatives such as the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) program. By extending support to the university level for agricultural families, Okyeame Kwame believes the government can demonstrate a deeper commitment to the sector that remains the backbone of the Ghanaian economy. He emphasized that this intervention could help curb rural-urban migration by making farming communities more attractive to educated youth who currently seek white-collar jobs in urban centers.