The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, on Saturday, 31st January 2026, officially launched the SheaPark Resource Hub at the Wa Naa’s Palace, marking a major step towards economic revival in the Upper West Region.
The flagship intervention aims to revitalise the region’s economy through industrialisation and value addition in the shea sector, positioning the Upper West as a key player in Ghana’s agro-industrial transformation agenda.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, the Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbi,n and the proponent of the initiative described the occasion as a “royal honour and blessing,” and expressed profound gratitude to the organisers for the invitation to be part of what he termed a historic and potentially impactful intervention.
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According to him, the SheaPark Resource Hub represents a critical development pathway not only for the Upper West Region but for Ghana as a whole. He noted that the launch marked a significant milestone in efforts to resuscitate the regional economy through sustainable, inclusive, and community-driven development.
The event was graced by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana; His Royal Highness Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, Paramount Chief of Wa; the Member of Parliament for Wa Central; Parliamentary and Presidential staffers; regional ministers; Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs); and several other distinguished guests.
The Speaker explained that the SheaPark Resource Hub aligns seamlessly with the government’s flagship programmes, particularly the Big Push, the 24-Hour Economy, and the Accelerated Export Development agenda. He said the initiative draws inspiration from the President’s vision for a self-reliant, industrially competitive, and export-driven Ghanaian economy, with integrated value chains and a globally competitive workforce.
