Audio By Carbonatix The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) has announced plans to mark its 2026 Internal Audit Awareness Month, aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and trust within Ghana’s agricultural sector. The week-long programme, scheduled from May 11 to May 16, 2026, is being organised by the Ministry’s Internal Audit Unit under the theme: “Cultivating Integrity, Harvesting Trust: Internal Audit as the Backbone of Sustainable Agriculture.” According to the unit, the initiative seeks to highlight the critical role of internal auditing in safeguarding public resources, improving efficiency, and supporting food security efforts across the country. The programme will be officially launched on May 11, with the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, expected to lead the opening ceremony, which will feature exhibitions and the rollout of awareness materials. Activities lined- up for the week include seminars, risk management training sessions, and an “Ask the Auditor” forum, designed to educate stakeholders on how internal audit systems help prevent fraud, waste, and inefficiencies in key agricultural initiatives. MOFA will also engage directly with farmer groups, development partners, and its various directorates through stakeholder forums aimed at promoting collaboration and accountability within the sector. The event will climax with an awards and thanksgiving ceremony to recognise outstanding contributions by audit professionals, including categories such as Auditor of the Year and Most Innovative Recommendation. Additional activities planned throughout the month include a green walk, poster competitions, a documentary premiere, and a Corporate Social Responsibility drive focused on supporting farming communities. The Ministry emphasised that internal auditing plays a vital role in ensuring that agricultural policies and programmes deliver results, noting that “when audit works, agriculture works.” The programme will be held at MOFA’s headquarters in Accra, with some sessions accessible virtually, and is open to staff, farmers, students, and the general public. Organisers have encouraged widespread participation, stressing that accountability and integrity are essential to achieving sustainable agriculture and national food security. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Agric Ministry Audit DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Atwima Nwabiagya South MCE moves to tighten accountability after audit infractions Energy Minister orders nationwide audit of energy installations Agric Ministry signs landmark agro-industrial, fertilizer deal with Sentuo Group GhIE demands independent audit of GH¢110bn Big Push road programme Absa Bank Audit chief launches “Weaker Arm book; a riveting leadership manual Produce tomatoes in 90 days or step aside – FABAG fires warning at Agric Ministry From audit rooms to global budget governance: How Mirabel Afeke’s work reflects global reach of Ghanaian accounting expertise GH¢21bn Audit reveals evidence for prosecution – Senyo Hosi urges gov’t to act GH¢21bn Audit: We focus too much on politicians and ignore civil servants – Kofi Bentil Gov’t using GH¢21bn audit narrative to divert attention from pressing issues – Okyere Baafi Latest Stories Today’s front pages: Wednesday, April 29, 20269 minutes Sammi Awuku, KGL CEO to attend LONACI’s 55th anniversary celebration in Abidjan36 minutes MOFA launches internal audit awareness month to promote transparency in Agriculture42 minutes Security concerns force NDC Chair Asiedu Nketiah to suspend North East ‘Thank You Tour’1 hour Africa’s food future hinges on leadership: The Infrastructure we can’t afford to ignore1 hour Australian mother who faked son’s cancer to fund lavish lifestyle jailed2 hours Amardeep Singh Hari named Ghana’s most influential tech entrepreneur of all time2 hours Oppong Nkrumah delivers on education; hands over 9th school to constituents in nine years2 hours Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos bets on local power as grid falters2 hours Kim Jong Un praises troops who ‘self-blasted’ to avoid capture by Ukraine2 hours Banking sector rebounds as assets hit GH¢465bn – BoG Report3 hours Al Fayed survivor was modern slavery victim, says Home Office3 hours US not funding Congo’s $100m mine guard, embassy says3 hours GFA to receive $2.5m from FIFA to prepare for World Cup and $10m for qualifying for tournament3 hours Fuel prices dip from May 1 as diesel drops sharply, LPG set to surge3 hours