{"id":2606,"date":"2025-07-12T13:46:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T13:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mida.gov.gh\/staging\/3036\/?p=2606"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:12:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T11:12:01","slug":"mida-moves-to-transform-volta-corridor-into-agro-industrial-powerhouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mida.gov.gh\/staging\/3036\/mida-moves-to-transform-volta-corridor-into-agro-industrial-powerhouse\/","title":{"rendered":"MiDA Moves to Transform Volta Corridor into Agro-Industrial Powerhouse"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has begun a major push to transform Ghana\u2019s Volta Basin into a network of agro-industrial hubs aimed at driving agricultural productivity and supporting the 24-hour economy agenda of former President John Dramani Mahama.<\/p>

A high-level delegation led by MiDA Board Chairman Charles Abugre and Chief Executive Officer Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould recently toured key farming corridors along the White and Black Volta rivers to assess sites for the establishment of Agro-Ecological Parks (AEPs).<\/p>

The tour took the team across several agricultural zones in the Oti and Northern regions, where officials observed what they described as significant untapped potential for large-scale farming, irrigation and agro-processing.<\/p>

Building Integrated Agro-Industrial Zones<\/p>

According to MiDA, the proposed Agro-Ecological Parks will serve as integrated production zones designed to support year-round farming, food processing, storage, logistics and export.<\/p>

Speaking after the visit, Mr. Mould said the initiative is intended to move Ghana beyond subsistence agriculture to a more industrialised system that creates jobs and strengthens the country\u2019s food security .<\/p>

\u201cWe are not looking at farming alone,\u201d he said. \u201cThe vision is to develop complete agro-industrial ecosystems where production, processing, storage and logistics work together to boost productivity and expand export opportunities.\u201d<\/p>

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He explained that the initiative aligns with broader efforts to strengthen value chains in crops such as rice, vegetables, fruits and other high-value commodities.<\/p>

Transport Challenges at Dambai<\/p>

During a stop at Dambai in the Oti Region, the delegation identified transportation challenges that could affect economic activity along the proposed agricultural corridor.<\/p>

Officials noted that the current ferry system serving the area is slow and unreliable, with commuters sometimes waiting more than three hours to cross the river.<\/p>

Mr. Mould said improving transport connectivity in the area is essential if the corridor is to attract investment and support large-scale agricultural production.<\/p>

\u201cA modern agricultural corridor requires efficient transport infrastructure,\u201d he said, stressing the importance of improving river crossing facilities to enhance market access and mobility.<\/p>

Infrastructure Gaps in Northern Ghana<\/p>

The delegation also visited parts of the Northern Region, including the Katanga Valley, where officials identified three potential sites suitable for irrigation dam development.<\/p>

Plans are also being considered for the establishment of an agro-industrial processing zone around the Salaga area to support agricultural value addition.<\/p>

However, the team observed that some facilities built under the One Village One Dam initiative in communities such as Zoggu and Tamaligu were incomplete or not functioning as expected.<\/p>

Mr. Mould stressed the need for infrastructure projects to meet proper engineering standards to ensure long-term agricultural development.<\/p>

Mr. Mould said the long-term goal is to transform agricultural corridors across Northern Ghana into engines of growth capable of supporting jobs, exports and food security.<\/p>

\u201cWith the right infrastructure, irrigation systems and partnerships, these regions can become major agricultural production centres for Ghana,\u201d he said.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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