September 30, 2026
The Church of Pentecost, Atebubu Area in the Bono East Region, has instituted Farmers’ Day Awards to recognize and celebrate hardworking farmers across the area.
The maiden awards ceremony, held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, brought together farmers from the various districts under the Atebubu Area, including Amantin, Abease, Prang, Dwan, Wiase, Bassa, Kwame Danso and Kajeji, among others.
The initiative seeks to acknowledge the contribution of farmers to food production and national development, while also encouraging them to improve their farming activities.
Speaking to the media, the Pentecost Director for PEMEM and Chieftaincy, and International Executive Director of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Anane Denteh, said the church considers it important to celebrate farmers because of their significant contribution to feeding the nation.
He said farmers work tirelessly to produce food for the country and therefore deserve recognition and support for their efforts.
Meanwhile, the Amantin District Pastor and Atebubu Area PEMEM Leader, Pastor Cosmos Abi, disclosed that more than 70 percent of members of The Church of Pentecost within the Atebubu Area are engaged in farming.
He explained that the decision to institute the awards was therefore informed by the need to recognise the contribution of farmers within the church and provide them with support to improve their livelihoods.
According to him, the church plans not only to honour deserving farmers but also to empower them with selected agricultural tools to enhance their productivity, increase their income and enable them to better support their families and the work of God.
The overall best farmer award winner, Elder Simon Manownba, commended the leadership of The Church of Pentecost for recognising the importance of farmers and introducing the initiative.
He said the awards would serve as motivation for farmers to work harder and contribute more to food production and the development of their communities.