The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Margaret Ansei Magoo, led a high-powered delegation on a working visit to Nuts for Growth, a leading shea processing company based in Tamale.
The visit aimed to assess the company’s operations and explore further opportunities for collaboration in boosting women empowerment, job creation, and value addition within the shea value chain.
The GEA team was accompanied by Board Chairman Prof. Nathaniel Boso, and other senior officials of the agency, including Mrs. Mary Nkrumah Inusah, Partnership Coordinator; Ms. Rejoice Tettey, Head of Corporate Affairs; Alfred Blankson, BizBox Access to Market Coordinator; Mr. Matthew Azoya, Northern Regional Manager; Ms. Henrietta Zaato, Deputy Northern Regional Manager; and Abdul-Mutalib Zakaria, Head of the Tamale Business Advisory Centre.
CEO Magoo praised Nuts for Growth for its commitment to empowering women and driving sustainable economic activity in the northern region of Ghana. She commended the leadership of Madam Dora Torwiseh, CEO of Nuts for Growth, for her exceptional dedication to improving the livelihoods of women engaged in the shea industry.
The visit reaffirms GEA’s ongoing commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country, particularly those contributing to inclusive growth and sustainable development. The delegation engaged with staff and community members to better understand the operational challenges and success stories behind the company’s progress.
Nuts for Growth has emerged as a significant player in Ghana’s shea sector, providing employment and skills development opportunities, especially for rural women involved in shea nut collection and processing.
GEA’s collaboration with such enterprises aligns with the agency’s broader mandate of promoting entrepreneurship, facilitating access to markets, and strengthening value chains in key economic sectors across Ghana.
By Ebenezer Madugu
