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Support agribusiness to create jobs – Wa women
• The MCE and some digintaries interacting with beneficiaries at the programme
Young women in agricultural business (agribiz) in the Upper West Region have said that with adequate support from stakeholders, the sector would be able to expand and help reduce youth employment to the barest minimum in the region and the nation at large.
The young women who are already making strides in their respective ventures ranging from crop production to converting agricultural produce into semi-finished and finished products for sale, believe that if they had access to the needed technical support and logistics, they would be able to make more impact.
At a meeting to mark the end of a project christened “Female-led Agribusiness Project”, (FLAP) which supported eight female-led agri-businesses at Wa, Ms Doris Siibu, a beneficiary of FLAP said the support she received from the project enabled her to expand her vocation.
Doris who was adjudged the best female farmer in the Nadowli-Kaleo District at the 2022 Farmers’ Day celebration said the provision of logistics such as tricycle and technical support by FLAP enabled her to engage more hands and expand her farm to 50 acres leading to the increase and the size of her livestock.
The young farmer in charge of Resource Farms said hitherto, it was difficult conveying items to the farm but the tricycle changed the narrative, adding that females in agriculture were faced with lot of challenges and such direct support was necessary for their growth.
Estimated at a cost of GH₵256,336 the FLAP, implemented by Plan International Ghana with support from the Australian High Commission, supported agri-businesses such as Poyaare Naturals, Resource Farms, Kobaa-Ok Farms, Sung Pumpkin, Miga Glow, Royal-Avielle Honey, Inspired Legacy and Influx and Spill Products
The small scale agri-businesses produced items such as packaged shea butter, body scrub, soap, hair pomade and body lotions from shea butter, among others.
The Project Lead of FLAP, Ms Harriet Elorm Setsoafia said that the mo tive of the project was to empower young female-led agribusiness with entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, resources and network to improve and scale up their ventures.
Second Secretary and Consul at the Australian High Commission in Ghana, Ms Harriet Williams who visited the ventures of some of the beneficiaries earlier, expressed satisfaction with the results and said it would enhance the quest for women empowerment.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Wa, Alhaji Issahaku Tahiru Moomen who chaired the meeting, challenged the young ladies to use the resources and technical expertise acquired to grow their businesses.
Some other beneficiaries lauded the project and said the mentorship provided them with adequate knowledge on branding, packaging and marketing.
From Lydia Darlington Fordjour, Wa
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
