On Wednesday, 15th April 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a brief ceremony to officially receive a donation of 2,000 metric tons of fertilizer from the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco to the Government of the Republic of Ghana.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), upon receiving the donation, expressed gratitude to the Government of Morocco for what he described as a generous and timely intervention that reflects the cordial relations between the two countries.
Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa added that Ghana’s strategic objective of achieving food security remains a key national priority. He further acknowledged that Morocco had earlier made a similar donation and revealed that the Moroccan authorities have also demonstrated readiness to support Ghana in fertilizer production.
On her part, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, Her Excellency Imane Ouaadil, indicated that this second consignment of fertilizer support to Ghana reflects the depth of the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two nations. She highlighted Morocco’s commitment to promoting agricultural development across Africa and noted that the support would help boost productivity, enhance the resilience of Ghana’s farming sector, and mitigate the impact of global challenges such as climate change, supply chain disruptions, and rising fertilizer costs.
She also commended Ghana’s prioritization of agriculture as a driver of sustainable growth and acknowledged the role of the Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP) Africa in facilitating effective coordination, farmer support, and capacity-building initiatives.
The Chief Director, Ambassador Khadijah, emphasized that the gesture represents a practical outcome of sustained diplomatic engagement between the two countries and reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that bilateral cooperation yields tangible benefits for citizens.
She noted that the donation would contribute meaningfully to ongoing national efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen food security, while expressing appreciation to the Government of Morocco for its continued partnership.
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