President John Dramani Mahama is expected to commission a Ghana EXIM Bank-funded cashew processing factory in Techiman in the Bono East Region on Monday, November 16, 2026, marking an important step in Ghana’s efforts to expand local processing, create jobs and increase earnings from agricultural exports.
The facility, owned by Nadkansco Processing Limited, has the capacity to process 100 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts daily. It is expected to process cashew locally into kernels and other value-added products for export markets, reducing the country’s dependence on exporting the commodity in its raw form.
The factory is among the investments expected to strengthen Ghana’s cashew industry by creating opportunities beyond farming and expanding local participation in processing, packaging and export activities.
Factory to Create About 1,500 Jobs
According to Ghana EXIM Bank, the facility is expected to create approximately 1,500 direct and indirect jobs when fully operational.
About 450 workers are expected to be employed directly, working across three shifts, while another 1,050 jobs are projected to come from related activities within the factory’s supply chain.
These opportunities are expected to benefit people in Techiman and surrounding communities, particularly young people seeking employment in manufacturing and related services.
The factory’s operations are also expected to create business opportunities for cashew farmers, transport operators, suppliers and other businesses involved in getting raw materials to the processing facility.
Boost for Cashew Farmers and Local Businesses
The location of the factory in Techiman places it close to major cashew-producing areas, including parts of the Bono East, Bono and Ahafo regions. This is expected to make it easier for the company to source raw cashew nuts from farmers while providing a nearby market for their produce.
The establishment of the facility also presents an opportunity to strengthen the relationship between farmers and local processors, helping to build a more reliable supply chain for the industry.
Beyond direct employment, increased local processing could support businesses involved in transportation, storage, packaging and the supply of materials needed for factory operations.
Strengthening Ghana’s Cashew Industry Through Local Processing
Ghana has significant potential in cashew production, but the country has long faced the challenge of exporting much of its raw produce without fully benefiting from the additional income that local processing can generate.
The Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA) identifies cashew production, local processing and improved market access as key areas for developing the country’s cashew industry.
Its Cashew Value Chain Development Initiative is aimed at improving farm productivity, expanding processing capacity and creating better opportunities for Ghanaian cashew products in local and international markets.
The Techiman factory supports this direction by providing the processing capacity needed to turn more of the country’s raw cashew into products that can compete in export markets.
By processing locally, Ghana stands to retain more of the income generated from its cashew industry while creating employment and supporting businesses along the value chain.
A Boost for Techiman’s Local Economy
For Techiman and the wider Bono East Region, the factory represents an important addition to the area’s growing agricultural and commercial activities.
The region is a major centre for agricultural production and trade, with cashew serving as an important cash crop for many farming communities.
The factory is expected to increase economic activity by creating demand for locally produced cashew, providing jobs and supporting businesses that supply goods and services to the processing industry.
It also adds to efforts to position Techiman as an important centre for agricultural processing and trade.
The commissioning of the facility therefore goes beyond opening a new factory. It represents an opportunity to strengthen Ghana’s ability to process its own agricultural produce, create more jobs and earn greater value from exports.
As the country continues to pursue industrial growth through agriculture, investments such as the Nadkansco Processing Limited facility will be important in connecting farmers to industries, expanding local production and building a stronger agricultural economy.
