National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO) is a statutory agency responsible for stabilizing prices of essential commodities through strategic procurement and distribution. Recently, new members were appointed to the Board to enhance governance and provide fresh perspectives.
The Minister for Food and Agriculture Hon. Eric Opoku on Monday 16th June, 2025 inaugurated the newly appointed nine-member Board of directors for Buffer Stock at the Ministry’s Conference Room to manage the operations of the company.
The Minister who led the board members administered the Oath of office and Secrecy said their appointment was based on their experiences, knowledge and the confidence the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Mahama have in them.
The Board Chair Dr. Eric Osei-Owusu on behalf of his colleagues thanked the President, the Minister and the Council of State for the honour given to them to serve the nation in this capacity and wish to assure them he will not disappoint them.
DR. Osei-Owusu said it is obvious that Buffer Stock has a crucial role to play in achieving the beautiful targets set in the Agriculture for Economy Transformation Agenda, which focuses on modernising agriculture and promoting agri business to reduce food inflation, ensure food security, boost exports and create sustainable jobs.
With adequate funding, improved facilities and trained man power, the company is poised to assert its role as the state food security reserve and national aggregator to effectively deal with the post-harvest losses, reduction in food inflation and employment creation for our teaming youth. This is how we intend to contribute towards the Re-Set Agenda, he said.
The Board Members are Engr. Sir Joseph Charles Osei, Janet Chigabatia-Adoma, Collins Mahama, Stephen Baffoe, Daniel Atta-Kusi, George Abradu-Otoo, Michael Ologo, Hajia Benedicta Fati Skido-Achulo and Dr. Eric Osei-Owusi.
The swearing-in ceremony marked a significant milestone for National Buffer Stock Ghana, reinforcing its governance framework and setting the stage for future strategic initiatives. The new board members are expected to play vital roles in steering the organization towards its mission of stabilizing commodity prices and ensuring food security.
STORY BY
Urowoli Phillip, Assistant PRO