Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, Edward Ato Sarpong, has called on students pursuing agriculture to embrace entrepreneurship and innovation to transform Ghana’s agribusiness sector.
He made this call during the 2025 edition of the Agricultural Students’ Career Guidance and Mentorship Dialogue (AG-STUD) Boot Camp, organized by Agrihouse Foundation in partnership with ADB.
Addressing over 125 students from 23 agricultural universities and colleges across the country, Ato Sarpong urged them to shift from traditional subsistence farming to modern agripreneurship, integrating technology, value addition, and sustainable practices.
“You are not just students; you are the future leaders of Ghana’s agricultural value chain. Your role in building a resilient and modern agribusiness sector is critical,” he said.
He encouraged participants to use platforms like AG-STUD to develop scalable business ideas, network with mentors, and gain practical knowledge that bridges the gap between theory and real-world application.
Reaffirming ADB’s commitment to youth empowerment, Ato Sarpong announced the Bank’s intention to roll out innovative funding schemes to provide easier access to capital for students and young entrepreneurs in agriculture and related sectors. This is in addition to existing products like the Student Save Account.
Kwame Asiedu Attrams, General Manager for Agribusiness at ADB, highlighted the Bank’s pride in being a consistent supporter of AG-STUD and youth-focused agricultural development.
Alberta Akosa, Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, expressed appreciation to ADB for its continuous partnership and support in grooming a new generation of agribusiness leaders.
