Source: Vincent Kwofie
President John Dramani Mahama has toured the operations of Nobi Agriculture, underscoring the growing importance of private sector investment in transforming Ghana’s agricultural landscape.
The visit, which took place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, saw the President accompanied by the Minister for Agriculture, Eric Opoku. The delegation was hosted by entrepreneur and founder of Nobi Agriculture, Kwame Awuah-Darko.
During the tour at Sikasu in the Afram Plains, the President and his team were taken through key components of the integrated agricultural project.
These included the farm’s rice research institute, irrigation systems, rice fields, warehouse facilities, silos, and processing plant—elements that collectively support its production and value chain model.
The visit offered insight into how modern agricultural infrastructure, research, and value-added processing can be leveraged to boost Ghana’s food production capacity and strengthen supply chains.
Discussions during the tour focused on the strategic role agriculture must play in Ghana’s economic future. Projects like Nobi Agriculture reflect a growing trend of large-scale private investment aimed at aligning business innovation with national development priorities.
The initiative also aligns with the government’s broader economic agenda, including the Volta Economic Corridor and the emerging 24-Hour Economy framework, both designed to drive productivity, industrialisation, and regional development through targeted investments in sectors such as agriculture.
Industry observers note that large-scale agricultural projects have the potential to stimulate agro-processing, enhance food security, expand export opportunities, and create sustainable employment, particularly in rural communities.
For Mr Awuah-Darko, the venture represents more than just farming it embodies a vision of agriculture as a modern, structured industry capable of delivering long-term economic value while contributing meaningfully to national development.
The President’s visit symbolised a convergence of public leadership and private enterprise, highlighting a shared commitment to building a resilient and productive agricultural sector.
At Sikasu in the Afram Plains, the progress of Nobi Agriculture points to a future where innovation and investment continue to shape Ghana’s food systems.
