Eric Opoku exchanging deal documents with a representative of Sentuo
The government’s agenda to enhance agricultural production in the country has received a boost following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and Sentuo Group Limited.
The agreement would see a drive in large-scale agro-processing, value addition, and fertiliser manufacturing across the country.
The agreement, aligned with the vision of President John Dramani Mahama, marks a significant step toward repositioning the country from a raw commodity exporter to a fully integrated agro-industrial powerhouse.
At the heart of the partnership is the development of modern agro-processing facilities and a national fertiliser manufacturing ecosystem designed to boost productivity, stabilise input costs, and enhance food security.
Speaking on the significance of the agreement, Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku stated, “This partnership represents a decisive shift from exporting raw commodities to building a resilient agro-industrial economy that creates value, jobs, and prosperity for our people.”
The MoU establishes a framework for the development of industrial-scale processing plants for key agricultural commodities such as cashew, maize, rice, soybean, and oil palm.
It also integrates packaging, quality control, storage, and export systems to strengthen the country’s competitiveness in global markets.
In addition, the partnership includes the establishment of a National Fertiliser Manufacturing Plant and Integrated Input Supply System, aimed at reducing the country’s heavy reliance on imported fertilisers and ensuring a stable, affordable supply for farmers nationwide.
Mr. Opoku emphasised the strategic importance of the partnership agreement noting, “For too long, our farmers have been exposed to the volatility of imported inputs. This initiative secures Ghana’s fertiliser independence and guarantees consistent supply at competitive prices.”
The Sentuo partnership is expected to complement and sustain govt interventions by establishing local production capacity, thereby reducing foreign exchange pressure and insulating the country from global supply shocks.
Reinforcing government’s commitment, Mr. Opoku added, “This is how we anchor our agricultural policy in sustainability—by aligning public investment with private sector capacity to deliver long-term national impact.”
Sentuo Group Limited, an international industrial and infrastructure development firm, has committed to financing, designing, constructing, and operating the proposed facilities under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in line with Ghana’s legal and regulatory framework.
The company will deploy modern technology, mobilise international technical partnerships, and ensure compliance with environmental and industrial standards, while also prioritising job creation, skills transfer, and local content development.
Mr. Opoku highlighted the employment and industrial benefits of the initiative, indicating that the project will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, empower the youth with technical skills, and position the country as a leader in agro-industrial production across the region.
As implementation progresses through feasibility studies, regulatory approvals, and PPP structuring, the MoFA–Sentuo partnership stands as a flagship example of how strategic collaboration between government and private investors can unlock the country’s full agricultural potential.
A Daily Guide Report