Accra, July 29, 2025 — The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has officially received 2,000 tons of fertilizer from the Kingdom of Morocco in a major move to enhance agricultural productivity and support Ghana’s food security agenda.
The donation was made during a brief handover ceremony on Monday, with Madam Imane Ouaadil, Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, presenting the consignment to government officials. The gesture is part of Morocco’s broader pan-African strategy led by OCP Africa, one of the world’s leading fertilizer producers.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the Government of Ghana were Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Hon. John Dumelo, Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture.
According to Ambassador Ouaadil, the initiative reinforces the deepening bilateral relations between Ghana and Morocco, especially in the sectors of agriculture, industry, and education. She stated that the donation is in line with the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and President John Dramani Mahama to foster African solidarity and sustainable development.
“This donation follows through on the agreement made during the very successful visit of His Excellency Minister Ablakwa to Morocco last June and meeting with his counterpart, Minister Nasser Bourita,” Madam Ouaadil noted. “It is our hope that these fertilizers will go a long way in helping Ghanaian farmers improve crop production and ensure food security.”
Hon. Dumelo expressed deep appreciation to the Kingdom of Morocco and emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the fertilizers are “meaningfully utilized” to benefit local farmers.
“The timing of this support is perfect, as we are implementing the Feed Ghana Programme to transform our agricultural sector, improve productivity, and create jobs along the value chain,” he stated.
Mr. Ablakwa echoed similar sentiments, describing the donation as a direct outcome of enhanced diplomatic cooperation. He also highlighted the recent visa waiver agreement between Ghana and Morocco and noted ongoing technical exchanges, including a visit by Moroccan agricultural scientists to Ghana.
“This donation is part of a larger cooperation framework, and we are committed to transparency. Every bag of this fertilizer will go directly to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for onward distribution to our hardworking farmers,” Ablakwa said.
The donation aligns with Ghana’s newly launched Feed Ghana Programme, aimed at boosting local food production, reducing imports, and creating sustainable livelihoods within the agriculture sector.