The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, on Monday, June 16, 2025 inaugurated the newly constituted Board of Directors of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra, reaffirming government’s dedication to enhancing food security in the country.
The nine-member board, chaired by former Chief Executive Officer of the company, Dr. Eric Osei-Owusu, was sworn into office by the Minister, who also administered the Oath of Office and the Oath of Secrecy.
In his address, the Minister stated that the reconstitution of the board reflects government’s continued commitment to ensuring robust governance and efficient leadership in the food security sector.
“Today’s ceremony underscores government’s commitment to bolstering national food security through robust governance and effective leadership,” he noted, adding that the appointees were carefully selected based on their expertise, track record, and the confidence reposed in them by the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama.
The full list of board members includes:
• Dr. Eric Osei-Owusu – Chairman
• George Abradu-Otoo – CEO, NAFCO
• Ingr. Sir Joseph Charles Osei
• Madam Janet Chigabatia-Adama
• Mr. Collins Mahama
• Mr. Stephen Baffoe
• Mr. Daniel Atta-Kusi
• Mr. Michael Ologo
• Hajia Benedicta Fati Skido-Achulo
The Minister expressed confidence that the new board would provide strategic oversight and policy direction to enable the company fulfill its mandate of stabilizing food prices, ensuring food availability, and supporting local farmers through structured food stock management.
The National Food Buffer Stock Company plays a crucial role in Ghana’s agricultural sector by purchasing, storing, and distributing staple food commodities, particularly during periods of scarcity.
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