Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has highlighted the immense potential of Ghana’s oil palm industry to create thousands of sustainable jobs and transform rural livelihoods across the country.
Speaking during a working visit to the Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) at Adum Abanso in the Western Region, Dr. Forson commended the management, smallholder farmers, and workers of the company for their hard work and contribution to Ghana’s agricultural and industrial development.
He described BOPP as a shining example of how targeted investment in key economic crops such as oil palm can generate large-scale employment and promote inclusive growth.
“Benso Oil Palm Plantation is a perfect example of how strategic investment in oil palm can create thousands of jobs and transform lives,” Dr. Forson said. “The dedication and professionalism I witnessed here give me great confidence that renewed investment in this sector is worth every effort.”
The Minister revealed that government is finalising a comprehensive Oil Palm Plantation Policy aimed at scaling up production, strengthening value chains, and creating thousands of new jobs nationwide.
He also praised BOPP’s inclusive business model, which integrates smallholder farmers into its value chain, noting that it aligns perfectly with the government’s vision of agriculture as the foundation for Ghana’s next phase of growth and job creation.
Dr. Forson reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a supportive policy environment for agro-industrial expansion, encouraging both local and foreign investors to take advantage of the sector’s vast opportunities.
