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<\/p>\nThe Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has begun a major push to transform Ghana\u2019s Volta Basin into a network of agro-industrial hubs aimed at driving agricultural productivity and supporting the 24-hour economy agenda of former President John Dramani Mahama.<\/p>\n
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A high-level delegation led by MiDA Board Chairman Charles Abugre and Chief Executive Officer Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould recently toured key farming corridors along the White and Black Volta rivers to assess sites for the establishment of Agro-Ecological Parks (AEPs).<\/p>\n
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The tour took the team across several agricultural zones in the Oti and Northern regions, where officials observed what they described as significant untapped potential for large-scale farming, irrigation and agro-processing.<\/p>\n
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Building Integrated Agro-Industrial Zones<\/strong><\/p>\n According to MiDA, the proposed Agro-Ecological Parks will serve as integrated production zones designed to support year-round farming, food processing, storage, logistics and export.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Speaking after the visit, Mr. Mould said the initiative is intended to move Ghana beyond subsistence agriculture to a more industrialised system that creates jobs and strengthens the country\u2019s food security .<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe are not looking at farming alone,\u201d he said. \u201cThe vision is to develop complete agro-industrial ecosystems where production, processing, storage and logistics work together to boost productivity and expand export opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He explained that the initiative aligns with broader efforts to strengthen value chains in crops such as rice, vegetables, fruits and other high-value commodities. <\/p>\n Transport Challenges at Dambai<\/strong><\/p>\n During a stop at Dambai in the Oti Region, the delegation identified transportation challenges that could affect economic activity along the proposed agricultural corridor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Officials noted that the current ferry system serving the area is slow and unreliable, with commuters sometimes waiting more than three hours to cross the river.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mr. Mould said improving transport connectivity in the area is essential if the corridor is to attract investment and support large-scale agricultural production.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cA modern agricultural corridor requires efficient transport infrastructure,\u201d he said, stressing the importance of improving river crossing facilities to enhance market access and mobility.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Infrastructure Gaps in Northern Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\n The delegation also visited parts of the Northern Region, including the Katanga Valley, where officials identified three potential sites suitable for irrigation dam development.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Plans are also being considered for the establishment of an agro-industrial processing zone around the Salaga area to support agricultural value addition.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n However, the team observed that some facilities built under the One Village One Dam initiative in communities such as Zoggu and Tamaligu were incomplete or not functioning as expected.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mr. Mould stressed the need for infrastructure projects to meet proper engineering standards to ensure long-term agricultural development.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mr. Mould said the long-term goal is to transform agricultural corridors across Northern Ghana into engines of growth capable of supporting jobs, exports and food security.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWith the right infrastructure, irrigation systems and partnerships, these regions can become major agricultural production centres for Ghana,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has begun a major push to transform Ghana\u2019s Volta Basin into a network of agro-industrial hubs aimed at driving agricultural productivity and supporting the 24-hour economy agenda of former President John Dramani Mahama. A high-level delegation led by MiDA Board Chairman Charles Abugre and Chief Executive Officer Alexander Kofi-Mensah<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11513,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1348,3154,2429,2830,2570],"class_list":{"0":"post-11512","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-features","8":"tag-24-hour-economy","9":"tag-agro-ecological-parks-aeps","10":"tag-alexander-kofi-mensah-mould","11":"tag-black-volta","12":"tag-millennium-development-authority-mida"},"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/newsguideafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0012-300x225.jpg\")
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