Eric Opoku
Eric Opoku is the Minister of Food and Agriculture in Ghana, responsible for overseeing agricultural policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing food production and economic growth. He recently announced the launch of the 'Irrigation for Wealth Creation' project, which aims to improve irrigation facilities across eight regions in Ghana, ensuring year-round agricultural production to support the government's 24-hour policy. Opoku emphasizes the importance of transitioning from rainfall-dependent farming to irrigation-based agriculture, as a means to provide a consistent supply of raw materials for local industries and to empower smallholder farmers.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 3 | 5.33 | 0.47% | +10% | 31,072,945 | 160,974 | $67,000 | 347$ |
| Totals | 3 | 31,072,945 | 160,974 | $67,000 | 347$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ghana:
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, is part of the new cabinet.
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Ghana:
Eric Opoku is the Minister for Food and Agriculture who was falsely claimed to have announced an increase in cocoa prices.
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Ghana:
Eric Opoku, the sector minister, has tasked regional ministers to lead negotiations for the irrigation project.
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