Ghana’s quest to transform its agriculture sector has received a major boost following the delivery of 2,000 tons of fertilisers from the Kingdom of Morocco — a move set to enhance food production and secure livelihoods under the government’s Feed Ghana Programme.
The fertiliser support, presented on Monday by the Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, Madam Imane Ouaadil, underscores a deepening of bilateral ties between the two nations, particularly in agriculture, education, and industrial cooperation.
Receiving the consignment were Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr. John Dumelo, who described the donation as a timely intervention that aligns with Ghana’s strategic goals to boost agricultural productivity.
The donation forms part of Morocco’s broader pan-African agenda led by OCP Africa — one of the world’s largest fertiliser producers — to support food systems across the continent. The partnership also reflects a broader vision championed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama.
Madam Ouaadil stated that the gesture was a continuation of commitments made during Minister Ablakwa’s visit to Morocco in June, where both countries agreed to deepen collaboration in key sectors.
“This donation is more than a gift — it is a reaffirmation of the enduring partnership and mutual aspirations of our countries,” she said, expressing confidence that the fertilisers would help Ghanaian farmers improve yields and reinforce food security.
Mr. Dumelo assured that the Ministry of Food and Agriculture would ensure transparency and proper distribution of the fertilisers to reach those who need it most. “This donation will directly support the transformation of Ghana’s agriculture sector,” he noted.
Mr. Ablakwa, for his part, highlighted the fertiliser handover as one of the key outcomes of his diplomatic engagement in Morocco. He also mentioned a landmark visa waiver agreement and ongoing scientific cooperation in agricultural research as part of the broader gains from the bilateral relationship.
“This is diplomacy delivering tangible benefits,” he stated, emphasizing the Ministry’s role in ensuring full accountability in the handover and use of the fertiliser consignment.
The donation arrives at a time when Ghana is pushing to reduce dependency on imported food and improve resilience in the agriculture value chain through its flagship Feed Ghana Programme.
