The Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA) at the Office of the President, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor has announced that the 2nd World Shea Expo 2025, will be hosted at Tamale in the Northern Region.
The event is being organized in partnership with Savanna Golden Tree Limited, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority and the Northern Regional Coordinating Council.
He made this announcement during an official visit to Nuts for Growth Ltd, a leading agro-industrial factory that is engaged in the processing of shea and soya, and a major employer of women and youth in northern Ghana.
“The Shea Expo 2025 will highlight government’s commitment to rural industrialization and showcase the critical role of the shea industry in Ghana’s economic transformation,” Dr. Otokunor stated. “It is a strategic platform to drive value addition in the shea sector, attract investment, create sustainable jobs, especially under the 24-Hour Economy initiative and boost the country’s foreign exchange earnings”
The expo will focus on advancing the shea value chain, from harvesting and processing to export and innovation. It is expected to feature exhibitions, policy dialogues, investment pitches, and product showcases dedicated to strengthening Ghana’s position in the global shea industry.
Dr Otokunor, further 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 81,000 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.
