Morocco sends 2,000T of fertilizer to Ghana to back ‘Feed Ghana’ program
The fertilizer delivery strengthens cooperation between Rabat and Accra as part of wider efforts to support African agriculture.
GHANA – Morocco has delivered 2,000 tons of fertilizer to Ghana to support the country’s “Feed Ghana” program, marking a significant step in agricultural cooperation between the two nations.
The shipment arrived on July 29 and was officially received by Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture. It was coordinated by OCP Africa, the Moroccan state-owned phosphate company, as part of Rabat’s ongoing support to boost food production across the continent.
Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Morocco’s Ambassador to Ghana, Imane Ouaadil, attended the handover event.
A move to strengthen ties
The fertilizer delivery is part of Morocco’s wider effort to deepen ties with Ghana not only in agriculture but also in education and industry. Speaking at the event, Ambassador Ouaadil said the donation reflects Morocco’s continued support for regional cooperation.
“This donation is in line with Morocco’s commitment to strengthening long-standing solidarity between the two countries, following the vision of King Mohammed VI and President John Dramani Mahama,” she said.
Ouaadil also noted that the delivery fulfills promises made during a recent visit by Minister Ablakwa to Rabat. During the visit, the two countries also signed a visa waiver agreement, signaling broader collaboration beyond agriculture.
Feed Ghana program gains support
The “Feed Ghana” program, led by the government of Ghana, aims to improve the country’s food supply by raising the productivity of local farmers. It also seeks to create jobs across the agricultural sector.
Dumelo welcomed the fertilizer donation, calling it “a generous gesture that perfectly aligns” with Ghana’s agricultural goals.
He added, “We will fully utilize the fertilizers to serve the program’s objectives,” and assured that strict measures will be in place to monitor their use.
Minister Ablakwa echoed these sentiments, highlighting the partnership between the two countries.
“Our cooperation already extends to areas like agricultural research,” he said. “We recently hosted Moroccan experts in Accra, which shows how this relationship is growing.”
Broadening agricultural partnerships across Africa
Morocco has been building a strong presence in African agriculture. Beyond the donation to Ghana, the country also launched its Farmer Service Centers project in Rwanda in 2024.
Done in collaboration with USAID, the centers offer services such as soil fertility mapping and farmer credit scoring tools to help farmers raise yields.
In East Africa, Morocco’s collaboration with Kenya includes a large-scale soil mapping project. This effort moves beyond simply supplying fertilizers by offering more accurate, soil-based solutions. Over 100 farmers and agriculture professionals in Kenya have benefited from this program so far.
The fertilizer delivery to Ghana, along with ongoing projects in Rwanda and Kenya, underlines Morocco’s growing role in supporting African countries’ push toward better food production systems and smarter farming.
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