Tamale: Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, the Director for Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA) at the Office of the President, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to agribusiness as a pathway to industrialisation and job creation. Dr. Otokunor made this announcement during his official visit to Nuts for Growth, a fast-growing agro-processing company based in the Northern Region.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Otokunor emphasized the government's support for enterprises like Nuts for Growth, which play a crucial role in job creation and capacity building. During his visit, he toured the company's 300-metric ton processing facility, laboratory, and nursery, where thousands of seedlings are produced and processed each season. He commended the company for creating jobs and adding value to agricultural resources.
Nuts for Growth employs more than 81,000 women and youth across its value chain and has made significant strides in seedling production, quality testing, and warehousing. The company also produces high-protein livestock feed from its by-products, contributing to food security and economic empowerment.
Madam Dora Habosutei Torwiseh, CEO of Nuts for Growth, outlined several challenges the company faces, including access to raw materials, capital delays, and the need for stronger policy protection. She highlighted the importance of timely access to funding and raw materials for the company's growth and sustainability.
Dr. Otokunor assured that the government is actively working to address these challenges facing the agribusiness sector. He stressed that the government is committed to taking concrete actions to support and scale enterprises like Nuts for Growth.
