The Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, joined global agribusiness leaders, investors, diplomats and key government officials on the second day of the Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026 to spotlight the vast economic opportunities within the Ghana’s tree crops sector.
During a high-level panel discussion, the CEO introduced investors to TCDA’s mandate and the six regulated tree crops under the Authority, highlighting Ghana’s strategic shift from raw commodity exports to value addition and industrial transformation.
Dr. Okrah underscored the immense value creation opportunities across the sector, citing the cashew industry where by-products such as the cashew apple can be transformed into juice, beverages, and other commercial products.
He highlighted Government’s ambitious plan to transform Ghana’s oil palm industry through the establishment of 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations nationwide, backed by a proposed $500 million financing facility.
On rubber, the CEO outlined efforts to increase production through reclamation of degraded lands, while promoting industrialization through the establishment of factories to process and add value to rubber, including the production of vehicle tyres.
Dr. Okrah also emphasized Ghana’s commitment to strengthening the shea value chain by adding value to the shea nuts which will position the country to tap into the projected $5.5 billion global shea market by 2033.
Touching on key interventions by the Authority since assuming office, the CEO highlighted TCDA’s Directives, backed by its L.I. 2471, to reserve 50 percent of raw materials for local processors under Government’s Feed the Industry initiative, a bold step aimed at strengthening local industries, boosting value addition and creating sustainable jobs.
Concluding his remarks on the Panel, Dr. Andy Osei Okrah called on investors to partner with Ghana, citing the country’s favourable business environment, policy stability and strong commitment to agricultural transformation.
He noted that under the Resetting Agenda of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Ghana is emerging as a beacon of agricultural transformation driving growth, creating jobs and unlocking sustainable investment opportunities.
Ghana is open for business…..
