SAVELUGU, NORTHERN REGION – Government is stepping up efforts to revive large-scale cotton production in the Northern Region as part of measures to secure reliable local raw materials for Ghana’s textile and garment industry.
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, made this commitment on Thursday, August 27, 2026, when she undertook a working visit to a large-scale cotton farm covering more than 20 hectares at Zoosale in the Savelugu Municipality.
The farm is a pilot project under the Northern Cotton Revival Initiative, involving three partners: Benti Energies, Recell Ghana Ltd. and SELOC. The Initiative seeks to establish a multi-district cotton production belt in the Northern Region and strengthen the link between cotton farmers and Ghana’s textile and garment manufacturing industry. 82b0
Led by the Municipal Chief Executive for Savelugu, Hon. Alhassan Fuseini, the Minister toured the cotton fields and observed the crops at the flowering stage.
She expressed excitement at the progress, describing it as a positive indication of the potential of cotton production to contribute to Ghana’s industrialization agenda. 82b0
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare assured the managers of the farm of government’s support to expand cotton production in the region. She said increased domestic production would provide a dependable source of raw materials for textile and garment manufacturers, reduce production costs and help lower the country’s import bill. 82b0
She emphasized the need to strengthen the connection between agriculture and industry by ensuring that locally produced raw materials are channeled into domestic manufacturing.
According to her, a vibrant cotton value chain could create employment, improve the livelihoods of farmers and contribute significantly to the growth and competitiveness of Ghana’s textile and garment sector.
The Chief of Zoosale, Naa Yahaya Yakubu, welcomed the Minister’s visit and appealed for sustained government support, saying the initiative would create jobs for the youth and drive economic development.
The Project Lead Consultant, Cephas Bedi, described the successful flowering of the cotton as a major milestone towards building a sustainable cotton belt across the Northern Region.
_Story by Dr. Dr. Ageorgia_
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