National best youth farmer schools colleague farmers on Covid-19

The current national best youth farmer of Ghana, Mr Gustav Owiredu has called on farmers at Anum Apapam in the Ayensuano district in the Eastern region and its adjoining communities, to be wary of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He said the pandemic was real and has no respect for anyone so they should therefore disabuse their minds from claims that the corona virus causing the pandemic does not exist.

He made the call while educating selected farmers on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Anum Apapam on precautionary measures to avoid the spread of the virus.

He told the farmers that the pandemic was having devastating effects on countries globally, which have brought anguish moments for governments and families.

Mr Owiredu who was adjudged the best youth farmer in Tamale in the Northern region last year, said farmers played important roles in the development of every country hence their health concerns must be taken seriously by all stakeholders.

He urged the farmers to educate their colleagues on the need to abide by the protocols against the spread of the coronavirus.

He mentioned some of the protocols as washing of hands with soap under running water, social distancing, avoiding handshakes and the use of hand sanitizers.

Mr Owiredu who distributed hand sanitisers to the farmers, advised traders at the Anum Apapam market to practice the social distancing protocols in order to contain the pandemic.

Careless youth  
He was not happy that some young people particularly males throng drinking bars with impunity and also engaged in sporting activities.

"We are not in normal times so let us not do things that will result in unfortunate happenings to our great country and families", he added.

Mr Owiredu commended the Ayensuano District Assembly for the measures put in place to fight the pandemic.

He however, appealed to the National Commission of Civic Education (NCCE) to intensify its educational campaign in the rural areas.