Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, has called on young people to steer clear of sports betting and consider investing in agriculture as a more rewarding alternative.
In a recent statement, George highlighted the futility of betting, noting that while there may be occasional wins, the losses often outweigh any potential gains. He emphasized that money spent on betting is largely wasted, as it does not generate sustainable income.
“I’m not hiding my faith as a Christian; I don’t bet. I have my opinions on people engaged in bets and all that, but I think this would be a better use of the money people are betting and losing,” he said in a viral video shared on X. He illustrated his point with an example: “If you’re a betting person, you stake a bet that Arsenal will beat PSG because they beat them three months ago, and then you lose, that money is gone forever. Meanwhile, you could have invested that money in a farm and affected the life of a man or woman and their family. And you’re assured that a year later, at the very least, you get your money back.”
Sam George further expressed his commitment to promoting agricultural investment among bettors, emphasizing its importance for food security. “It’s essential that we figure out a way to tap into that market and get them to appreciate that our food security is national security. So, if we’re able to invest in farms , if I’m not farming, but I’m putting disposable income into someone who’s actually farming and guaranteeing that farm – I get to benefit from it. I think we should look at it as a ministry,” he added.
Through these initiatives, George aims to encourage the youth to make more informed financial decisions that contribute not only to their own livelihoods but also to the well-being of their communities.
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