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The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana (CFAG) has called on the government to urgently address the developmental challenges facing Viisey, an ancient farming community in the Funsi District of the Upper West Region, describing the area as a potential game-changer for Ghana’s agricultural future if given the right support.
Once celebrated for its fertile soils and vibrant farming activities, Viisey now bears the marks of years of neglect, war, and migration, leaving behind a struggling population deprived of basic amenities such as electricity, roads, and healthcare facilities.
According to the CFAG’s Farmer General, Nana Oboadie Boateng Bonsu II, the association’s recent visit to the community exposed dire conditions that demand immediate government attention.
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“Viseu has the land and the potential to feed the nation, but it is being left behind,” he said. “If we truly want to win the fight against illegal mining and secure our food systems, communities like Viisey must become the focus of agricultural transformation.”
Despite their rich agricultural base, Viisey’s farmers continue to produce groundnuts, shea butter, and livestock under extremely difficult circumstances. Without electricity and access roads, transporting goods to market is a major challenge. Even more critical is the absence of a clinic, forcing sick residents to endure hours-long trips on motorbikes and tricycles to reach the nearest hospital — a journey that has claimed many lives.
These harsh realities have triggered a mass migration of the youth to urban areas and mining sites in search of better opportunities, leaving behind mostly elderly people and women to keep farming alive.
Nana Oboadie noted that while illegal mining (galamsey) has devastated fertile lands in the south, Viisey offers a sustainable alternative that aligns with the government’s agricultural development and environmental restoration goals.
He cited the President’s recent speech at the United Nations Assembly, in which Africa’s untapped agricultural potential was highlighted, stressing that “the next face of Ghana’s agriculture is Viisey.”
The Chief of Viisey, Naa Alhaji Ganiu Abdulai III, has joined the CFAG’s appeal, urging the government to extend electricity and build a clinic to attract investors, create jobs, and stem the tide of youth migration.
“With basic infrastructure in place, we can retain our youth, attract investors, and contribute meaningfully to national development,” the chief said.
The Concerned Farmers Association has urged the government to prioritise Viisey’s development as part of broader national efforts to revitalise agriculture and curb illegal mining.
“Viisey is not just a forgotten community—it is a strategic agricultural asset waiting to be unlocked,” Nana Oboadie stressed.
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