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George Abradu-Otoo

Also known as: Mr Abradu-Otoo

George Abradu-Otoo — Chief Executive Officer of Ghana's National Food Buffer Stock Company, leading efforts to expand grain storage and food security reserves.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NAFCO, George Abradu-Otoo, said NAFCO had recorded profits in some previous years, including 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023, but the latest performance surpassed all previous results. …

    2027 budget to provide for grain silos – Agric Minister
  3. Joy Online

    … According to NAFCO Chief Executive Officer, George Abradu-Otoo, the company had, by December 31, 2025, stocked 36,597 bags of maize, 21,287 bags of rice and 5,982 bags of gari in warehouses across Tamale, Badu, Kumbungu, Dzodze, Wenchi and Kumasi. …

    NAFCO builds GH¢100m food buffer as Ghana moves to strengthen food security
  4. Joy Online

    … In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, George Abradu-Otoo, explained that the company had strengthened its auditing, procurement and food safety functions. …

    Gov’t directs release of 50,000 bags of grain to ECOWAS
  5. Joy Online

    … Presenting his review at NAFCO’s first-ever Annual General Meeting, CEO George Abradu-Otoo described 2025 as a landmark year in the company’s history. …

    2025 was a turning point, says Abradu-Otoo as NAFCO posts record GH¢91.7m profit
  6. August 2026
  7. Joy Online

    … NAFCO Chief Executive Officer, George Abradu-Otoo, inspected the facilities and expressed satisfaction with the work. …

    NAFCO expands Northern Region warehouses to boost food reserves
  8. Joy Online

    Chief Executive of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), George Abradu-Otoo, has described the late King of Dagbon, Ya-Na Mahama Abukari II, as a great man who made significant contributions to humanity. …

    NAFCO boss pays tribute to late Ya-Na, pledges continued support to Dagbon
  9. July 2026
  10. Joy Online

    … To address the challenge, NAFCO Chief Executive Officer, George Abradu-Otoo, has embarked on a nationwide tour to engage with state institutions to expand the country’s storage infrastructure. …

    NAFCO ramps up storage expansion drive to strengthen National Food Reserve Programme
  11. June 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), George Abradu-Otoo, says government’s decision to commit ¢300 million towards building a national grain reserve marks the beginning of a new era for food security in Ghana. …

    Government’s ¢300m Grain Fund signals new era for food security – NAFCO boss
  13. Joy Online

    Ghana needs at least ¢1.5 billion to build a meaningful national food reserve system, far above the ¢300 million currently available to the National Food Buffer Stock Company, its CEO, George Abradu-Otoo, has said. …

    ¢300m won’t cut it – Buffer Stock CEO says Ghana needs ¢1.5bn to secure food reserves
  14. Joy Online

    … That revelation came from the CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, George Abradu-Otoo, who described government’s recent efforts to build food reserves as a major policy shift despite severe funding constraints. …

    NAFCO CEO says Ghana trailed Mali, others in building food reserves
Agriculture & Land

2027 budget to fund grain silos for storage

The News

Ghana's Agriculture Minister announced that adequate allocations will be made in next year's budget for construction of grain silos. The country produced 4.6 million tonnes of maize last year against demand of 3.6 million tonnes, creating a surplus of about one million tonnes, prompting the minister to urge the Ghana Food Buffer Stock Company to expand storage capacity.

28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. 2027 budget to fund grain silos for storage

    Ghana's Agriculture Minister announced that adequate allocations will be made in next year's budget for construction of grain silos. The country produced 4.6 million tonnes of maize last year against demand of 3.6 million tonnes, creating a surplus of about one million tonnes, prompting the minister to urge the Ghana Food Buffer Stock Company to expand storage capacity.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NAFCO builds GH¢100m food buffer to strengthen food security

    Ghana's National Food Buffer Stock Company has revamped its National Food Reserve Programme with GH¢100 million in government funding to respond to food crises and price pressures. By December 2025, NAFCO had stocked 36,597 bags of maize, 21,287 bags of rice and 5,982 bags of gari across six warehouses, and is rehabilitating storage facilities nationwide.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Government directs release of 50,000 bags of grain to ECOWAS

    Ghana's government has directed the National Food Buffer Stock Company to release 50,000 bags of grain to settle an outstanding obligation to ECOWAS stemming from a 2018 grain borrowing arrangement. The move follows improved domestic agricultural production under the Feed Ghana Programme, with 2025 maize production reaching 4.6 million tonnes against a national demand of 3.6 million tonnes.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. NAFCO posts record GH¢91.7m profit in 2025

    The National Food Buffer Stock Company recorded its highest profit in 16 years with a Net Profit Before Tax of GH¢91.7 million for 2025, a dramatic turnaround from a GH¢19.4 million loss the previous year. CEO George Abradu-Otoo attributed the improvement to structural reforms, stronger corporate governance, and improved regional operations, with the company also paying GH¢20.3 million in taxes in 2025, its highest annual tax contribution.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

  1. NAFCO expands Northern Region warehouse storage capacity

    The National Food Buffer Stock Company has taken delivery of rehabilitated warehouses in Yendi, Kumbungu and Wovogu in the Northern Region to increase storage capacity for rice, maize and gari under the National Food Security Reserve Programme. The facilities have been upgraded with improved infrastructure including new roofing, wiring, security systems and equipment.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NAFCO chief pays tribute to late Ya-Na of Dagbon

    The Chief Executive of the National Food Buffer Stock Company visited Gbewaa Palace to mourn the late King of Dagbon, Ya-Na Mahama Abukari II, and pledged the company's continued support to the Dagbon Kingdom under the newly installed Regent.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. NAFCO expands storage to support National Food Reserve Programme

    The National Food Buffer Stock Company is securing additional storage facilities to strengthen the National Food Reserve Programme, a government intervention that purchases surplus grains to reduce post-harvest losses and support farmers. Initial rollout faced inadequate funding and storage shortages, which NAFCO is now addressing through a nationwide tour to engage state institutions and rehabilitate existing warehouses.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. Government commits ¢300m to national grain reserve, says NAFCO CEO

    The CEO of NAFCO says Ghana's government commitment of ¢300 million towards building a national grain reserve marks an unprecedented policy shift for food security, though he notes the amount falls short of the ¢1.5 billion needed for meaningful grain purchases and price stabilisation.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana needs ¢1.5bn for meaningful food reserves, Buffer Stock CEO says

    The National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO George Abradu-Otoo says Ghana needs at least ¢1.5 billion to build a proper national food reserve system, but the company currently has only ¢300 million available, which he describes as inadequate for large-scale grain purchases from farmers.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana lacked national food reserve system, CEO says

    The CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company says Ghana has lagged behind neighbouring countries like Mali in establishing food reserves, and that the company has so far received only ₵300 million for grain purchases, far below the ₵1.5 billion needed for meaningful intervention.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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