The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Sentuo Group Limited aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agricultural value chain and creating jobs.
The agreements, signed in Accra, cover the establishment of a modern cashew processing plant, a fertilizer production facility, and farmer support centres across the country.
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, disclosed that the first MoU will see the construction of a modern cashew processing plant at Sampa in the Bono Region. According to him, the project will enable the company to purchase raw cashew nuts directly from farmers, improving market access and boosting incomes.
He added that a second agreement focuses on the completion of a fertilizer factory in Ghana, with assurances from the company to expedite work on the project.
“In the third MoU, they will also set up 30 farmer centres across the country to support agricultural production,” the Minister noted.
Chairman of Sentuo Group Limited, Xu Ningquan, expressed satisfaction with the partnership, describing it as a step in the right direction.
He indicated that the company is committed to supporting Ghana’s industrialisation drive, particularly under the government’s 24-hour economy agenda.
“We are happy to sign these MoUs. The 24-hour economy is a good thing, and we are much into manufacturing. We will provide jobs. I can do it. We have refined oil, and how much more fertilizer,” he stated.
The agreements are expected to enhance agro-processing, improve input supply, and create employment opportunities within the agricultural sector.
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