Also known as: NAFCO
State agency managing food storage and supply, expanding Northern Region warehouse capacity and allocating school food contracts under merit-based process.
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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 reservesThe Chronicle
The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) commends the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) for one of the most remarkable financial recoveries ever recorded by a State-Owned Enterprise in Ghana. …
SIGA Commends National Food Buffer Stock Company on Exceptional 2025 PerformanceBusiness & Financial Times
… Some reported that buyers from the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) offered to buy their produce, but the prices were unattractive and the quantities they wanted were insignificant relative to the quantum of the glut. …
Rice farmers abandon farms over 700,000-tonne unsold riceJoy Online
The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) has recorded a “remarkable financial turnaround”, posting a net profit of GH¢91.7 million in 2025 after recording a loss of GH¢19 million the previous year. …
Buffer Stock company posts GH¢91.7m profit, pays “record” GH¢20.3m tax; SIGA commends performanceThe Ghanaian Times
The government, through the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), has registered 45 accredited Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to purchase grains, particularly maize and rice, from farmers in major producing areas across the country. …
Tackling grain glut: NAFCO engages 45 firms to buy excess maize, riceBusiness & Financial Times
… The statement further adds that nearly 90 percent of local rice farmers are currently holding unsold stock; a situation they partly attribute to the National Food Buffer Stock Company’s (NAFCO) inability to purchase surplus rice as directed by President Mahama. …
Editorial: Unsold paddy rice weighs heavy on producersBusiness & Financial Times
… A statement issued on June 4 and signed by PFAG’s president, Douglas Annor, stated that nearly 90 percent of local rice farmers are currently holding unsold stock; a situation it partly attributes to inability of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to purchase surplus …
Rice-farmers demand six-month import banJoy Online
… Third, on the question of process, that with the exception of transfers to the National Food Buffer Stock Company, every request for funds was initiated by the agriculture ministry itself through the government’s GIFMIS financial management system and processed under standard pro …
Nearly GH₵24bn of 2026 Q1 budget left unspent as revenue shrinks by GH₵2.7bn – Finance Ministry dataJoy Online
… The ministry further explained that, with the exception of transfers to the National Food Buffer Stock Company, all requests for funds were initiated by MoFA through the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) and processed using standard public financia …
Finance, Agriculture ministries clash over GH¢1.6bn funding claimsJoy Online
… by some state agencies that are expected to champion the cause of local procurement, coupled with rampant smuggling across several border points, is systematically undermining the efforts of our hardworking farmers.” PFAG further noted that “the National Food Buffer Stock Company …
PFAG backs rice import quota policy, demands urgent action over worsening rice glutPresident Mahama announced plans to establish a maize processing plant in the Sissala area of the Upper West Region to address recurring gluts and create a market for farmers' harvest, while also increasing funding to the National Food Buffer Stock Company and constructing silos to expand storage capacity.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced plans to establish a maize processing plant in the Sissala area of the Upper West Region to address recurring gluts and create a market for farmers' harvest, while also increasing funding to the National Food Buffer Stock Company and constructing silos to expand storage capacity.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Network for Women's Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT) has called on government to ensure the Women's Development Bank serves rural businesses owned by women, youth and the marginalised, and to accelerate its operationalisation. The bank has been allocated GH¢51.3 million in 2025 and GH¢401 million in 2026, but has not yet begun operations, prompting concerns about delays in accessing services.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2023 Upper West Regional best farmer, Mr Sumaila Doho, has called on the government to adopt policies that improve Ghana's maize production and competitiveness, arguing that Ghana has the potential to become a maize-surplus country but continues to spend millions on imports while local farmers struggle to find markets.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Food Buffer Stock Company has warned the public against individuals falsely posing as its agents and soliciting money in exchange for school food supply contracts. NAFCO stressed that contract allocation is merit-based and involves no third-party intermediaries, and urged people to report such fraudsters to police.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court dismissed Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah's application to stop selected criminal trials during the legal vacation (August–September). Oppong Nkrumah has signalled his legal team will study the ruling before deciding whether to seek a review, noting the judge acknowledged differential treatment of some cases but found it did not violate constitutional provisions.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court has ruled that Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah did not make a proper case for an injunction to halt criminal trials during the legal vacation, allowing selected court proceedings to continue under administrative warrants issued by the Chief Justice. The substantive constitutional challenge filed by Oppong Nkrumah, which argues the warrants violate the 1992 Constitution, remains pending before the court.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Thaddeus Sory has urged lawyers dissatisfied with judicial decisions to pursue established legal procedures rather than turning to the media, public pressure or boycotts. His comments follow controversy over a Chief Justice directive allowing selected High Court judges to sit during the legal vacation, which lawyers representing two defendants have opposed.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Godfred Yeboah Dame, counsel for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Hamid, says his client cannot be compelled to proceed with trial during legal vacation without legal representation, warning it would set a dangerous precedent. Dame's statement follows a High Court direction to another defendant to secure legal counsel ahead of trial continuation or face self-representation.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney General Godfred Dame, representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Hamid, says he will not participate in proceedings scheduled during the court's legal vacation, citing opposition to hearing matters during the vacation period. His legal team appeared in court on August 17 seeking to halt proceedings pending determination of a motion at the Court of Appeal.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney General Godfred Dame, representing NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has criticised the court's decision to hear proceedings during the legal vacation, arguing there is no emergency or urgency to justify the action and that compelling parties to participate in a trial during vacation goes against judicial practice.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court has suspended the criminal trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, pending a Supreme Court decision on an injunction challenging trials during the judiciary's legal vacation. Defence lawyers have petitioned the Chief Justice, arguing that the directive allowing selected trials to proceed during vacation departs from established practice and is inconsistent with the Constitution.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has accused Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of exhibiting partisan disposition and facilitating selective justice by issuing special warrants for two High Court judges to conduct substantive criminal trials during the legal vacation. The party questioned why only these two courts were authorised to conduct full criminal trials when the affected cases involve persons associated with the NPP, arguing the decision amounted to unequal treatment.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress Deputy General Secretary hopeful Abeiku Hayford has dismissed characterizations of investigations and prosecutions against former government officials as political persecution, arguing that public officials accused of misusing state resources must be held accountable regardless of political affiliation.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
An opinion piece argues that ordinary Ghanaians who supplied food items under the Free Senior High School Policy in Q4 2024 are waiting for payment, citing a norm that government pays for fourth-quarter services in the first quarter of the following year. The writer calls for President Mahama to ensure justice for these suppliers.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court has directed the Office of the Attorney-General to disclose all additional documents relevant to the criminal case against former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, following an application by his counsel. Mr Aludiba faces charges of stealing, defrauding by false pretences, causing financial loss to the State, and money laundering related to his tenure at the National Food Buffer Stock Company.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court has dismissed an application by Faiza Seidu-Wuni to travel to the United Kingdom for her son's medical treatment, ruling she had not demonstrated the child could not receive the required care in Ghana. The decision means she must remain in the country and comply with travel restrictions imposed as part of her bail conditions in the ongoing criminal case against her and her husband, former NAFCO CEO Abdul Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Attorney General told the High Court he has reason to doubt the medical document presented by lawyers for Hanan Abdul-Wahab, former National Food Buffer Stock Company boss, to explain his absence from trial. The Deputy AG argued the document lacked sufficient medical detail such as diagnosis or condition, and noted recent concerns including the accused's attempted arrest at the airport.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Faiza Seidu Wuni, wife of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has filed an application with the High Court seeking permission to travel to the United Kingdom for their son's medical treatment while standing trial on criminal charges. The prosecution has raised concerns about the timing of the application, filed weeks after her husband made a similar request, while the defence argues it is solely for medical purposes.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said recent differences between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture over fund releases for agricultural programmes have been resolved and were merely a misunderstanding.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Counsel for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba announced an appeal of the High Court's decision, even though the court ordered the Attorney General to amend two counts of defrauding by false pretences against Aludiba and co-accused Faiza Seidu Wuni. The case involves alleged financial irregularities at the National Food Buffer Stock Company.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A High Court judge has refused a request to dismiss charges against former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba but ordered the Attorney General to amend two of the 16 counts against him; the trial will proceed on all charges, with Aludiba and his wife facing a combined 20 counts.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hanan Abdul-Wahab, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, has petitioned the Attorney-General alleging sustained harassment, unlawful detention, and torture by his office and state security agencies. Abdul-Wahab claims violations of his constitutional rights, including excessive bail conditions, seizure of funds by EOCO, and public comments by the Attorney-General before charges were filed.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra High Court has adjourned the trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba to hear an application by his counsel seeking to strike out the entire charge sheet, arguing it violates his constitutional right to a fair trial. The prosecution contested the application, arguing the charges remained valid and proceedings could continue.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for the former CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company have filed a motion at the Accra High Court seeking to strike out fresh criminal charges, describing them as fatally defective and unconstitutional. The prosecution had withdrawn initial charges and filed a new charge sheet citing new evidence, but the trial scheduled to commence was adjourned to July 20, 2026, for the court to hear the defence application.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab have petitioned the Attorney-General demanding the return of his passport, mobile phones, and cash totalling £6,700 and GH¢2,750 seized by the Economic and Organised Crime Office after his arrest at Accra International Airport on 4th July 2026.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Former Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer, a lawyer, has criticised the Attorney General's handling of Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba's rearrest at the airport after the High Court permitted him to travel to the UK for medical treatment. Mercer questioned the basis for the arrest and challenged claims that Hanan attempted to withdraw funds from a frozen account, saying no evidence had been provided.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has questioned the continued scrutiny of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, arguing that the basis for freezing his account had been vacated by court order and he should no longer be treated as subject to the earlier restriction.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →