Mahama To Commission 30,000-Tonne Cashew Processing Factory In Techiman On Monday

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to commission a 30,000-tonne-capacity cashew processing factory in Techiman on Monday, November 16, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen local processing and increase the value of Ghana’s agricultural exports. According to a report by 3News on November 15, 2026, the facility is owned by Nadkansco Processing Limited and financed by the Ghana Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank).

The factory is expected to process approximately 100 tonnes of raw cashew nuts daily, giving it an annual processing capacity of about 30,000 tonnes. The facility is strategically located in Techiman to obtain raw cashew nuts from surrounding farming communities.

The establishment of the factory is also expected to create significant employment opportunities, with approximately 450 workers to be employed directly across three shifts. When jobs connected to its supply chain are included, total employment linked to the facility is projected to reach about 1,500.

The project forms part of the government’s broader $200 million initiative aimed at expanding tree-crop production and developing Ghana’s cashew industry. Its establishment is expected to strengthen the country’s capacity to process agricultural produce locally rather than exporting most of its raw products.

Ghana produces substantial quantities of cashew nuts but has traditionally exported a large proportion of them without processing. This has limited the country’s ability to retain additional economic benefits from the industry. Local processing is therefore considered an important step towards increasing value addition and supporting industrial development.

The Ghana EXIM Bank’s Deputy Chief Executive for Banking, Moses Klu Mensah, inspected the facility in September as preparations progressed towards its commencement of operations.

The commissioning is expected to mark an important development in Ghana’s agricultural processing sector, with the factory projected to contribute to job creation, industrial growth and increased earnings from cashew production.

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