Mahama announces maize processing plant for Sissala area to tackle glut
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish a maize processing plant in the Sissala area of the Upper West Region as part of efforts to tackle the recurring glut faced by maize farmers.
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to construct a maize processing plant in Sissala, Upper West Region, aimed at addressing the ongoing maize surplus problem. The facility will provide farmers with a stable market for their produce and enhance value addition for domestic consumption and export purposes. The objective is to stimulate further production while ensuring farmers have a consistent outlet for their harvest.
During an engagement with citizens at the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies on September 12, Mahama assured that the plant would buy maize and process it for both market and export channels, potentially eliminating the glut issue. Additionally, he pledged increased funding for the National Food Buffer Stock Company, addressing its storage limitations and enabling it to absorb more surplus maize.
Mahama highlighted that expanding storage capacity through the construction of silos would bolster the company's ability to handle excess production by providing additional off-take support from the Buffer Stock initiative.
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