Youth Empowerment

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI), together with leading agribusiness firm Agri-Impact Limited, PwC, and other key partners, have held the first in a series of regional agribusiness dialogues aimed at gathering input for Ghana’s forthcoming National Agribusiness Policy.

The first regional dialogue came off in the Ashanti Region on Friday, October 10, 2025, and was held at the Impact Building of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Agri-Impact Limited has announced a partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to deliver accredited short courses focused on equipping young people with practical skills for the job market.

Deputy CEO of Agri-Impact, Mrs. Juliana Asante-Dartey, disclosed the collaboration at the company’s Dinner and Awards Night, which climaxed the week-long Wrap-Up of the Young Agribusiness Professionals Program (YAPP).

Public and private sector firms have been urged to stop assigning national service personnel (NSPs) menial tasks and instead provide them with the skills, mentorship and hands-on training they need to contribute meaningfully to national development.

The call was made by Daniel Fahene Acquaye, Group Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Impact Limited, who warned that the country risks weakening its human capital potential if companies continue to overlook the value of young graduates entering the workforce.

Hamdiya Buyeke joined the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Project in 2024 after a community sensitization session in her community in the Sissala West District of the Upper West Region.

She is a resident of Nyentie in the Sissala West District and an active member of a CRS-supported SILC group.

Agri-Impact Limited, led by Group CEO Mr. Daniel Fahene Acquaye, has been honoured by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) for its outstanding contribution to agribusiness innovation and technology.

The recognition celebrates the company’s unwavering support for KNUST’s E-Learning Centre and the broader university community, particularly in advancing the use of drone technology in agriculture.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has honoured renowned agribusiness expert and CEO of Agri-Impact Limited, Mr. Daniel Fahene Acquaye, by naming its new drone training facility after him.

The Dan F. Acquaye Drone Innovation and Simulation Unit, located at the University’s E-Learning Centre, was unveiled during the opening ceremony of KNUST’s E-Learning Week 2025 on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

A group of 19 young women between the ages of 15 and 35 have completed a hands-on training in rice and soybean processing, equipping them with practical skills to launch value-added agribusinesses and secure dignified livelihoods.

The three-day training, organized by Newage Agric Solutions, a consortium partner under the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Program, took place in Akuse as part of ongoing efforts to promote youth employment and women’s empowerment through agricultural value addition.

Today, as we celebrate our nation's freedom, let's shine the spotlight on our incredible youth—the driving force behind our aspirations and progress.

At Agri-Impact Limited, we believe in the boundless potential of Ghanaian youth, their energy, and their unwavering optimism. With the right mindset and determination, our youth can spark remarkable transformation in agriculture and beyond. They have the power to break barriers, conquer challenges, and cultivate resilience as they pursue their dreams.