Ghana Armed Forces and Agri-Impact partner to deepen food security

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, visited Agri-Impact Group’s state-of-the-art greenhouse enclave in Dawhenya to explore a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agricultural sector and reducing reliance on food imports.

Managed by Fresh Logistics Limited (FLL), a subsidiary of Agri-Impact Group, the 120-acre greenhouse complex serves as a hub for modern vegetable production and showcases advanced agribusiness practices.

Accompanied by Senior Officers of the Special Projects Committee under the office of the CDS, the delegation toured the facilities, observing production techniques and post-harvest handling first-hand.

“One of my first tasks from the late Minister of Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah, was to find ways to reduce our national food bill. We asked ourselves who we could partner with, and we are fortunate to have found Agri-Impact,” Lt. Gen. Agyapong said.

“If we all work together, I believe Ghana can significantly cut its food import bill,” he added.

Highlighting the importance of collaboration, the CDS emphasised, “This partnership is achievable. We want to send a clear message that when we work together, success is possible.”

For his part, Dr. (h.c.) Daniel Fahene Acquaye, Group CEO of Agri-Impact, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to working with the Armed Forces.

“We are excited about the potential of this partnership. Agri-Impact is ready to bring all our resources, networks, and expertise to support the Armed Forces and the country. Together, we can take Ghana further,” he said.

Dr Acquaye also acknowledged the support of the Mastercard Foundation, Ghana EXIM Bank and the Danish and Spanish Embassies, which have helped advance Agri-Impact’s initiatives in agriculture and food security.

He further called on public and private institutions to collaborate in expanding greenhouse production and strengthening agricultural value chains across the country.

With support from Ghana EXIM Bank, Agri-Impact has implemented the Youth in Greenhouse Enterprise Project (YUGEP), designed to drive import substitution and large-scale youth employment through commercial greenhouse vegetable production and marketing.

The initiative provides graduate entrepreneurs with financial and technical support to operate and own greenhouses nationwide, while Fresh Logistics facilitates market access.