The Finance Minister has requested GH₵500 million from the Contingency Fund to address the growing threat of food insecurity caused by the drought in the Northern part of Ghana. This request comes days after the government announced a GH₵8 billion relief package aimed at supporting farmers struggling with the drought’s devastating effects.
The request for funds from the Contingency Fund is a recognition that the government’s relief package is not enough to address the growing food security threat.
The Contingency Fund is a fund that the government uses to address unforeseen emergencies. The government is likely to approve the request, given the severity of the drought and the threat it poses to food security in the Northern part of the country.
