Eminence Lead International honours HRRG Executive Director Dr. Joseph Wemakor for Support to Farmers Care Programme

Accra, March 4, 2026 — Eminence Lead International, a non-profit organisation (NGO) focused on empowering individuals and communities through economic and social development has presented a Citation of Honour to the Founder and Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor, in recognition of his generous contribution and impactful role in the Farmers Care Programme.

The brief presentation ceremony was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra.

The citation was formally presented by Emmanuel Ofori, Project Officer for the Farmers Care Programme at Eminence Lead International.

He was accompanied by his colleague, Isaac Anane Asare, who also serves as a Project Officer with the organization.

Recognition for Impactful Leadership

According to the citation, Dr. Wemakor was honoured for serving as Special Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at the Farmers Care Programme workshop held on November 7, 2025, in Somanya in the Eastern Region.

The workshop, themed “Sustainable Agriculture Business Practices and Innovative Agric-Entrepreneurship for Robust Agriculture Development,” was organized by Eminence Lead International in partnership with the Yilo Krobo Mango Farmers Association (YKMFA) and supported by the Agricultural Development Bank Ghana (ADB), Ghana Cocoa Board, and Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG)

In the citation, the organization expressed “unfeigned appreciation” to Dr. Wemakor for what it described as his benevolence towards humanity and immense contribution to the attainment of the programmes goals.

It particularly commended his keynote presentation on “Understanding Land Rights and Laws as a Farmer,” describing his mastery of the subject matter, communication skills, humility, and dedication before, during and after the event as evidence of his proven professional track record.

The organization further acknowledged HRRG’s partnership and continuous impact on communities across Ghana and beyond, praying that the institution “continuously live to attain the purpose of its establishment in fullness.”

Background: Farmers Care Programme

The Farmers Care Programme, held at the YKMFA Conference Hall at Yilo Krobo Senior High School in Somanya, brought together approximately 300 mango farmers and key agricultural stakeholders.

The full-day capacity-building initiative focused on strengthening farmers’ knowledge in land rights, agribusiness finance, agrochemical safety, and innovative agri-entrepreneurship to promote sustainable agriculture and rural development.

During the programme, Dr. Wemakor underscored the importance of secure land tenure, educating farmers on Ghana’s land ownership systems and relevant legal frameworks, including the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036).

He encouraged farmers to document land transactions, register lands with the appropriate authorities, and seek legal advice before entering agreements.

Other presentations were delivered by representatives from the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), who emphasized prudent financial management and the safe handling of agrochemicals respectively.

Commitment to Farmer Empowerment

Speaking during the brief ceremony in Accra, officials of Eminence Lead International reaffirmed their commitment to empowering farmers through knowledge-sharing, strategic partnerships and practical interventions aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agricultural value chain.

The honour conferred on Dr. Wemakor, they noted, reflects the organization’s appreciation for leaders and institutions that contribute meaningfully to sustainable agriculture, rural empowerment and food security in Ghana.

The Farmers Care Programme forms part of Eminence Lead International’s broader mission to promote inclusive economic development and community transformation across the country.