The Puzuri Group of Companies, a Ghanaian-listed company renowned in agriculture, logistics, and construction, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Irrigation Company of Upper Region (ICOUR) Limited to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability at Navrongo in the Upper East Region.
The agreement aims to implement advanced farming techniques, capacity-building programmes for youth and the entire farming community, as well as initiatives to improve water management, crop yields, and year-round farming.
Speaking during the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing at the ICOUR office in Navrongo, the Executive Director of Puzuri, Abdul Rahman Yahaya, said the collaboration would directly contribute to the realization of several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Partnership
He stressed that the partnership would deliver significant benefits to the farming community, enhance productivity, ensure environmental sustainability, and ultimately contribute to food security in the region.
Present at the MoU signing were key stakeholders, including representatives from the National Service Scheme (NSS) and the Chief Executive Officer of BioAquaGardens Limited, a Maltese company. Both are existing partners of Puzuri.
Mr. Rahman Yahaya pledged that Puzuri would not only meet but exceed the expectations set forth in the MoU. He expressed profound gratitude to ICOUR Limited for this opportunity to collaborate. He reaffirmed his company’s commitment to innovative agricultural practices and sustainable development.
“This partnership with ICOUR Limited marks a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize agricultural practices, uplift farming communities, and train youth in agriculture. This initiative directly aligns with SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), and SDG 13 (Climate Action),” he stated.
The Puzuri Executive Director noted that the MoU outlines a collaborative framework that leverages Puzuri’s expertise in sustainable agriculture and ICOUR’s extensive network and resources.
Importance
For his part, the Managing Director of ICOUR Limited, Dr. Benedict Bonaventure Aligebam, reaffirmed the importance of the partnership to the youth in the region. He emphasised his organisation’s commitment to the success of the partnership.
He assured that ICOUR Limited would mobilise its board, management, staff, farmer leaders, and the entire farming community to support the program’s initiatives.
“We are enthusiastic about this partnership and believe it will bring about transformative changes in our agricultural landscape. ICOUR Limited is dedicated to providing all the necessary support to ensure its success, thereby contributing to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth),” he stated.
Shared vision
The CEO of BioAquaGardens Limited, Mr. Alexander Sakota, highlighted the collaborative spirit and shared vision among Puzuri’s partners. He said the collaboration was a testament to the innovative and impactful work that Puzuri is known for.
“We are excited to see the positive outcomes this partnership will bring to our farming communities, advancing SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals),” he indicated.
He stressed that these initiatives closely align with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). He believes that with this MoU, Puzuri and ICOUR Limited are embarking on a journey to drive agricultural excellence and sustainability.
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