The Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Ms. Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, has announced that persons with disabilities (PWDs) will be given the opportunity to manage the agricultural input dealership shops under the Boost to Bloom initiative.
The move is aimed at promoting economic inclusion and creating dignified job opportunities for young women and PWDs across northern Ghana.
The first of ten planned shops has been commissioned at Kotitabig in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region. The facility is expected to improve farmers’ access to essential farm inputs create market and offer technical assistance to farmers while encouraging inclusive participation in the local economy.
According to Ms. Akosa, the Boost to Bloom project is supported by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and funded by the Mastercard Foundation through the YEEFA programme. The initiative is designed to address key challenges affecting food security, nutrition, and resilience among women aged 18 to 35.
She explained that the project focuses on increasing the production and competitiveness of crops such as tomatoes, pepper, and onions, while creating sustainable economic opportunities, particularly for women and PWDs.
This, she said is built on the success of the “1 Household, 1 Garden” initiative, the Boost to Bloom project aims to reach about 20,000 beneficiaries between 2025 and 2028. It also seeks to strengthen agribusiness networks and partnerships to support long-term growth and inclusive development.
Mary Zeempaa Nyaamah, a 23-year-old physically challenged woman, said the opportunity would be life-changing. As an orphan and a mother of one, she believes managing the shop would provide her with a stable source of income and improve her living conditions.
“We are three siblings. We have lost both our parents and now live with our aunt, who is also getting old. I can only do minimal farm work. I will be very happy if I am selected to manage the shop,” she said.
Minoya Zambork, who was actively supporting the project before an accident led to the amputation of his leg, also expressed interest. He said managing the shop would allow him to continue contributing to the development of his community.
Both individuals expressed gratitude to Agrihouse Foundation, AGRA, and the Mastercard Foundation for bringing the initiative to their community.
Meanwhile, the Assembly Member for the Kugri-Kotitabig Electoral Area, Hon. Yenpusak Joseph Nyagre, noted that the input shop would significantly reduce the burden on farmers who previously had to travel long distances to purchase farm inputs.
He urged farmers to take full advantage of the facility to improve their productivity and commended Agrihouse Foundation and its partners for their timely intervention.
