MoFA, DMT sign MoU for 21,000-tonne grain storage facility in Wa

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and DMT Collateral Management Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build a 21,000-tonne grain storage facility in Wa, Upper West Region. This agreement, signed on November 3, 2026, aligns with the government’s Feed Ghana Programme aimed at expanding the country’s grain storage capacity, reducing post-harvest losses, and enhancing national food security.

The facility will serve as a Food Security Hub, storing strategic reserves to aid during food shortages and emergencies.

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, praised DMT Collateral Management Limited and the Danish Embassy for their contributions to the project, assuring his ministry's dedication to its successful completion. DMT Collateral Management Limited's CEO, Paul Sannie Minlah, highlighted the inclusion of an emergency grain reserve system, the Hospital Bin, which ensures food stock availability during critical national needs.

The project will be backed by an export credit of approximately €4.8 million, facilitated by the Danish Embassy, and an additional €5 million investment.

In addition to its storage function, the facility will provide training opportunities for National Service personnel, Feed Ghana Brigades members, and Ghanaian technicians. This training will cover silo operations, grain handling, and maintenance, aimed at building local technical capacity and supporting the efficient management of the facility. The project is set for completion and commissioning by August 2027.