By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor) enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
Ghana is poised to become a major hub for fertiliser production in West Africa following the signing of a $5 billion investment agreement between the Government of Ghana and Aljadad Group, a leading Qatari agricultural investment company.
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, who announced the development via his official Facebook page, described it as a bold step toward transforming Ghana’s agricultural landscape and achieving self-sufficiency in fertiliser production.
The project will be sited at the Petroleum Hub in Atuabo in the Western Region and will feature a gas processing plant to supply feedstock for the production of urea and ammonia fertilisers. Feasibility studies have been completed, land has been secured, and construction is expected to commence in October 2025.
Hon. Opoku, known for his proactive and visionary leadership, has been instrumental in steering strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agricultural value chain. He emphasised that the initiative will create thousands of jobs, reduce the country’s reliance on imported fertilisers, and open up new export opportunities for Ghana.
“This landmark partnership marks a new era in Ghana’s agricultural and industrial development. It will strengthen our capacity for self-sufficiency, create jobs, and support the government’s vision of value addition through local resource utilisation,” the Minister stated.
Under Hon. Opoku’s leadership, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has intensified efforts to attract large-scale investment into agribusiness, improve productivity, and ensure food security. The Atuabo Fertiliser Project, he noted, is a testament to Ghana’s growing reputation as a preferred destination for agricultural investment and innovation.
The project is expected to make Ghana a net exporter of fertiliser in the sub-region, leveraging the country’s natural gas reserves to support both local farmers and the broader West African market.
Industry observers have commended Hon. Opoku’s commitment to driving results-oriented policies that link agriculture, energy, and industrialisation, positioning the sector as a cornerstone of national development.
Source; www.leakyGhana.com
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