Government to revive the Shea Industry as pathway to job creation – Dr Otokunor

The Director of the Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA) at the Office of the President, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to rural agribusiness development as a pathway to industrialization and job creation. This assurance came during his official visit to Nuts for Growth, a fast-growing agro-processing company based in the Northern Region.

Nuts for Growth, which focuses on shea and soya processing, currently works with over 30,000 women and youth across its value chains. The company has built capacity in seedling production, quality testing, warehousing, and the transformation of by-products into high-protein livestock feed, contributing to both food security and economic empowerment.

“This is exactly the kind of enterprise we need to support,” Dr. Otokunor said. “They are creating jobs, building local capacity, and adding real value to our agricultural resources.“

During the tour, Dr. Otokunor visited the company’s 300-metric-ton processing facility, laboratory, and nursery where thousands of seedlings are produced each season. He also discussed aligning key government initiatives like the DOBIDI Programme to strengthen community-level impact.

The CEO of Nuts for Growth, Madam Dora Habosutei Torwiseh, raised pressing challenges including access to raw materials, capital delays, and the need for stronger policy protection.

“We’ve built a strong foundation, but we need support to scale,” she said. “Timely access to funding and raw materials will make all the difference.”

Dr. Otokunor responded, “We’re not just observing, we’re acting,” he stated.

LINK:https://accranewsonline.com/2025/06/28/govt-to-revive-the-shea-industry-as-pathway-to-job-creation-dr-otokunor/