The Member of Parliament for Jomoro in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has engaged the Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Area, Awulae Kwasi Amachie, and prospective investors exploring plans to establish a coconut processing factory in the Jomoro Municipality.
The engagement forms part of efforts to attract strategic investments that will harness the economic potential of Jomoro’s coconut industry while creating sustainable opportunities for residents.
During the meeting, the Jomoro MP, who is also Deputy Transport Minister, highlighted the area’s significant potential for coconut production and the need to move beyond the export of raw agricultural produce through local processing and value addition.
She said the proposed factory could boost the local economy by creating jobs, particularly for young people, expanding markets for coconut farmers and improving livelihoods across communities in the municipality.
The investment is also expected to provide farmers with a ready market for their produce while supporting the development of an integrated coconut value chain within Jomoro.
Ms Affo-Toffey said engagement with traditional leadership was important to ensure that the proposed investment aligns with the development priorities and aspirations of the people of the Western Nzema Traditional Area.
The prospective investors are currently exploring the feasibility of establishing the processing facility, which could transform locally produced coconuts into higher-value products for domestic and international markets.
For Jomoro, the establishment of a coconut processing factory could contribute to industrialisation, economic diversification and increased local value creation, given the municipality’s agricultural potential.
The MP reaffirmed her commitment to supporting initiatives capable of attracting responsible investment to Jomoro and creating sustainable economic opportunities for her constituents.
She stressed the importance of collaboration among traditional authorities, investors, farmers, government institutions and other stakeholders to ensure that major investments deliver meaningful and lasting benefits to local communities.
If successfully realised, the project could also help strengthen the local agricultural sector, reduce post-harvest losses and position Jomoro as a hub for coconut processing and related industries.
The engagement with Awulae Kwasi Amachie and the prospective investors therefore marks an initial step towards exploring the project’s potential and building partnerships for its implementation.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to leverage Jomoro’s agricultural resources to create jobs, promote local enterprise and unlock new economic opportunities for residents.
