Assistant Commissioner of Immigration (ACI) Shadrach Azangweo of the Ghana Immigration Service has been honored by the Methodist Girls’ Senior High School in Mamfe-Akuapem for his outstanding contribution to youth agricultural education and advocacy.
The recognition, announced in a press release signed by M. Amoako-Atta, APR, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration and Head of Public Affairs, follows the school’s achievement as Best School Farm at the 40th National Farmers’ Day Awards, organized by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
The award-winning project was inspired and supported by ACI Azangweo’s tireless efforts to promote farming among students through the establishment of agriculture clubs in second-cycle institutions.
A seasoned Immigration Officer and passionate farmer, ACI Azangweo is also the owner of AppleJack Farms. His dedication to agriculture has earned him multiple accolades, including Best Meat Processor (2014) and Overall Best Farmer (2023) in his local district.
Driven by the belief that “if agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will have a chance to go right,” he has embarked on a personal mission to introduce young people to the benefits and opportunities in agriculture.
In pursuit of this vision, ACI Azangweo has spearheaded the creation of agriculture clubs in several schools, including Methodist Girls’ SHS, Mamfe, Mount Sinai SHS, Akropong, and is currently working with Aburi Presbyterian Secondary and Technical School to establish a similar club.
These initiatives aim to educate students on sustainable farming practices, food security, environmental conservation, and entrepreneurship, while equipping them with practical skills through hands-on gardening and aquaculture projects.
During a recent engagement with the Agricultural Club at Methodist Girls’ SHS, ACI Azangweo donated essential farming materials, including seeds, seedlings, tilapia fingerlings, mushroom compost, aerators, and gardening tools to support their projects.
He also led a session on backyard gardening and its role in nutrition and food security.
“We are planting more than seeds; we are cultivating a mindset,” said ACI Azangweo.
He added that, “by nurturing an interest in agriculture early, we are preparing the next generation to feed themselves, their communities, and the nation.”
The initiative has received praise from educators, parents, and agricultural stakeholders for bridging the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world practice, while contributing to Ghana’s broader goals of food self-sufficiency and youth employment.
