President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transforming Ghana’s economy through strategic investment in agribusiness. He made the remarks during the opening of the National Agribusiness Dialogue in Accra today.
Addressing a cross-section of stakeholders including government officials, private sector leaders, farmers, academia, and development partners, President Mahama described the forum as a “vital turning point” in Ghana’s journey to industrialisation and export-led growth.
“This forum represents far more than just a routine stakeholder engagement. It is a vital turning point in our shared journey to transform Ghana’s economy through the strategic development of the agribusiness sector,” President Mahama declared.
The President noted that the dialogue aligns with his broader economic vision of moving Ghana decisively from an agrarian economy to one that is industrial, value-driven, and export-oriented. He described the dialogue’s theme, “Resetting Agribusiness”, as both timely and indispensable.
In a major policy highlight, President Mahama drew attention to the recent restructuring of the Ministry of Trade and Industry into the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry—a move he said reflects the government’s deliberate shift to prioritize agribusiness in Ghana’s industrial transformation.
“This was not just a cosmetic change. It was a deliberate policy shift intended to place agribusiness at the heart of our industrial transformation,” he emphasized.
Citing global trends, President Mahama noted that the global agribusiness market, valued between $3.4 and $3.5 trillion in 2024, is projected to grow to between $4.4 trillion and $5.8 trillion by 2033. He insisted that Ghana must secure its share of this booming sector.
“We have arable land, we have abundant water, and a resilient, youthful workforce. These ingredients position us uniquely to claim a competitive share of the global agribusiness value chain,” he said.
President Mahama urged participants to explore innovative financing models, invest in value addition, reduce post-harvest losses, and harness digital technologies to boost productivity and exports.
“This is not a job for government alone. It demands the collective will of the private sector, academia, civil society, and every Ghanaian with a stake in our nation’s future,” he asserted.
The President concluded by calling for actionable outcomes that will ensure Ghana emerges as a hub of agribusiness excellence in Africa and beyond.
The National Agribusiness Dialogue is expected to generate policy recommendations and forge new partnerships to accelerate the transformation of Ghana’s agribusiness sector
Report by Janny Koomson
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