Mutaru Mumuni Muqthar stated that Ghana could use water from the Bagré Dam. This dam is in Burkina Faso. The water could help irrigate farms in Ghana.
Muqthar explained that this could boost tomato production. He believes Ghana is currently losing this opportunity.
The expert is the Executive Director of the West Africa Center for Counter Extremism. He made these remarks during a recent interview.
His comments focused on how to turn shared resources into benefits for Ghana. This applies especially to agriculture.
The shared water resource could help Ghana's economy. It could also improve food security through better farming.
The expert's views highlight the need for strategic resource management. This is important for national development.