Assistant Commissioner of Immigration Shadrach Azangweo has been celebrated for his growing influence in youth development, farming, and community service.
His work, which blends public duty with agricultural leadership, earned him the Community Impact Award of the Year from Advocate for Fair Legal Access and Consult, Ghana at a ceremony held on November 15 at the Marriott Hotel.
Azangweo, who serves as deputy in the Human Resource Department of the Ghana Immigration Service, has gained national attention for a journey that stretches far beyond his office. He began as the 2014 Best Meat Processor and went on to become the 2023 Overall Best Farmer in the Ga Central Municipality.
His passion for farming has taken him into schools, where he mentors young people through agricultural clubs at Methodist Girls Secondary School, Okuapeman Secondary School, and Mount Sinai Secondary School. These clubs have already earned several recognitions, including a recent award for exceptional performance at a competition organised by the Kosmos Innovation Centre.
His farm, AppleJack Farms, has become an important part of the local food chain. The farm supplies produce to second cycle schools and supports national goals on food security, environmental conservation, and sustainable agribusiness.
Its partnership with Methodist Girls Senior High School contributed to the school winning the Best School Award at the fortieth National Farmer’s Day celebrations organised by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
Azangweo’s influence also extends to retiree groups and religious communities, where he is known for his calm leadership and commitment to service. His efforts align with a wider push by the Ghana Immigration Service to support the national Feed Ghana Project. Comptroller General Samuel Basintale Amadu has assigned selected officers to the initiative as part of the service’s plan to help strengthen the agricultural sector.
In his speech at the awards event, Azangweo traced his motivation to a desire to guide young Ghanaians toward a stronger agricultural mindset. He recalled drawing inspiration from M. S. Swaminathan of India, noting the belief that when agriculture falters everything else follows. He thanked AFLAG for recognising his work, and expressed appreciation to his family, to the Comptroller General, and to the leadership of the immigration service for their support.
He urged Ghanaians to make simple lifestyle changes by growing food in their immediate surroundings. He said backyard and side yard gardens could become household grocery shops and pharmacies. He added that if citizens adopt this practice widely, Ghana could move from talking about food security to achieving food sovereignty within five years.
Azangweo’s story continues to resonate with farmers, students, public servants, and communities across the country. His work shows how dedication, practical leadership, and community support can drive real change in both agriculture and national development.
