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 Authotity 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.
Further details will be released in the coming weeks.
