Ghana is on track to become a hub for fertiliser production following the signing of a $5 billion investment agreement with Qatari agricultural investors, Aljadad Group. A geo-technical team is expected to commence feasibility studies in October on land secured under the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation.
The project will be anchored by a gas processing plant at Atuabo, which will provide the necessary feedstock and strengthen the country’s industrial base. According to the investors, the initiative will create more than 2,000 direct jobs while enhancing Ghana’s self-sufficiency in fertiliser production.
Reverend Foster Mawuli Benson, local partner of Aljadad Holdings, described the deal as a turning point in the nation’s agro-industrial transformation. “For the first time, Ghana will be producing fertilisers locally—specifically urea and ammonia at the Petroleum Hub in Atuabo. This will create over 2,000 direct jobs, especially for the youth,” he said during a visit to the Minister of Food and Agriculture.
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, urged the investors to fast-track construction, stressing the importance of the project in advancing the government’s food security agenda. “We have many young people going into agriculture. With the shift toward irrigation farming for year-round production, the timely delivery of this project will be critical. It must start immediately,” he emphasised.
The fertiliser investment is expected to boost agricultural productivity, reduce reliance on imports, and contribute significantly to Ghana’s broader industrialisation strategy.
