Morocco delivers 2,000 tons of fertilizer to Ghana to boost food security
OCP Africa donation supports Ghana’s ‘Feed Ghana’ initiative and broader bilateral cooperation in agriculture and education
RABBAST, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco has delivered 2,000 tons of fertilizer to Ghana as part of its support for the West African country’s national “Feed Ghana” program, reinforcing growing ties between the two nations in agricultural and economic development.
The shipment was made by OCP Africa, a subsidiary of Morocco’s state-owned phosphate company, in collaboration with Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture, according to Morocco World News.
Officials received the consignment on July 29 during a ceremony attended by Morocco’s Ambassador to Ghana, Imane Ouaadil, Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo.
The “Feed Ghana” initiative, a key pillar of Ghana’s agricultural transformation agenda, aims to enhance productivity among smallholder farmers, generate employment, and strengthen food self-sufficiency.
Ambassador Ouaadil emphasized that the fertilizer donation reflects Morocco’s ongoing commitment to African solidarity, aligning with the shared vision of King Mohammed VI and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.
She noted the delivery fulfills pledges made during Minister Ablakwa’s recent official visit to Rabat, which also saw the signing of a visa waiver agreement to boost bilateral cooperation.
Deputy Minister Dumelo welcomed the donation as a “timely and strategic intervention” that complements Ghana’s drive toward agricultural reform. He pledged transparent and efficient use of the fertilizers to ensure the program’s success.
Foreign Minister Ablakwa highlighted the broader scope of Ghana-Morocco relations, pointing to ongoing collaboration in agricultural research and recent visits by Moroccan technical experts to Accra as examples of deepening engagement.
The fertilizer donation not only reinforces Morocco’s strategic role in West Africa’s food systems but also reflects its broader development agenda on the continent.
In 2024, Morocco partnered with USAID to launch the Farmer Service Centers (FSC) program in Rwanda, offering services like soil fertility mapping and farmer credit scoring to support sustainable agriculture.
Further east, Morocco has expanded its collaboration with Kenya through a major soil mapping initiative, transitioning from product delivery to precision agriculture solutions.
The project has already benefited over 100 local stakeholders by tailoring fertilizer inputs to specific soil conditions.
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