Audio By Carbonatix The World Food Programme (WFP) is set to finance the construction of an ultra-modern, large-capacity warehouse for the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) in Tamale. This is part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s food security systems. The facility, designed for grain storage, will include a dedicated laboratory and other support infrastructure to enhance quality control and storage efficiency. The initiative is aligned with government’s broader strategy to improve food security across the country. In addition, WFP is deploying two Mobile Storage Units (MSUs) to support NAFCO operations in different parts of Ghana. These developments emerged during a courtesy call by NAFCO Chief Executive Officer, George Abradu-Otoo, on the Head of the WFP Bolgatanga Sub-Office, Vimbayi Dhliwayo. The visit formed part of a two-day working tour of the Upper East Region. Mr Abradu-Otoo has been touring the Northern, Upper East, Upper West and Savannah Regions to assess the condition of warehouses and their readiness for emergency stock storage, as NAFCO prepares to roll out Phase Two of the National Food Reserve Programme. The tour is also aimed at strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders and partners in agriculture and food security. During discussions, officials from both NAFCO and WFP reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their partnership to improve food systems, enhance livelihoods and ensure greater food security. As part of the visit, the NAFCO team held separate meetings with senior officials of the Upper East Regional Administration and the Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly. Mr Abradu-Otoo also inspected stored food commodities at Bolgatanga Girls Secondary School and Bolgatanga Secondary Technical School, where he engaged the Headmistress, Gifty Ayamba, and the Regional Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), Richard Ayabilla, on issues relating to food supply under the Free SHS programme. The NAFCO boss further inspected warehouse facilities at Zualungu and Pusu-Namongo. He was accompanied by key officials, including the Coordinator of the National Food Reserve, Aziz Peregrino-Brimah; Head of Operations, Arnold Kojo Akah; and Head of Corporate Affairs, Emmanuel J.K Arthur. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: National Buffer Stock Company Ltd World Food Programme (WFP) DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Africa feeding 20 million more children with school meals, WFP says WFP suspends flights to Burkina Faso town after explosion Help us improve our food systems – NAFCO appeals to WFP Agric Minister’s conduct at NAFCO will be raised before Speaker – Ablakwa Minority MPs clash with Bryan Acheampong at Buffer Stock Company Minority demand Agric, Finance and Education Ministers in Parliament over food suppliers’ debt Dr Duffuor eyes efficient National Buffer Stock system to deal with agriculture challenges WFP supports Ghanaian agro-processors to be globally competitive Buffer Stock Company commences investigations into alleged distribution of expired food at Savelugu SHS Distribution of food to SHSs ongoing – Rev Ntim Fordjour Latest Stories Photos: Mahama meets Eastern Regional Chiefs, reaffirms commitment to development agenda10 minutes CSOs demand independent public prosecutor to strengthen anti-corruption fight11 minutes Mahama calls for stronger collaboration with chiefs to curb land-related conflicts23 minutes KATH CEO blames “no bed syndrome” on abandoned infrastructure projects29 minutes McDan calls for stronger protection of Ghanaian businesses44 minutes WFP to fund ultra-modern grain warehouse in Tamale to boost food security46 minutes Mining firms to face penalties over illegal activity on concessions – EPA46 minutes McDan urges Ghana to move from raw exports to value addition53 minutes Ghana’s reset agenda anchored on financial health — Finance Minister56 minutes Macroeconomic gains must reach ordinary Ghanaians – McDan1 hour My constituents sent me back to pass the bill – Sam George vows to push anti-LGBTQI bill1 hour Sammi Awuku challenges Ghana Maritime Authority over response to MV Sankofa RTI request1 hour Beyond Bread: Why a stomach-driven life is the silent enemy of achievement1 hour CSIR-IIR calls for stronger research–industry collaboration at BI-ARIM1 hour Ga Mantse invites GETFund boss to address worsening school infrastructure in Ga State1 hour