A former Municipal Chief Executive of Sagnarigu, and an advisor to the second lady of the country, Hajia Mariam Iddrisu says the Shea butter industry is the corner stone of the north economy.
According to her, the Shea industry provide income and employment for the thousands of women and the youth down in the Northern regions.
Speaking on behalf of the second lady of Ghana, Hajia Samira Bawumia at the launch of the 2024 World Shea Expo organized by the Savannah Golden Tree Limited, a none governmental organization in collaboration with the Northern Regional Coordinating Council, she said the demand of Shea continues to soar due to its usefulness despite the cutting down of the Shea trees.
The Executive director of the Savannah Golden Tree Limited, Mr. Adam Tampuri said the organization is committed in advancing the Shea value chain in Ghana, Africa and the globe.
He noted that the establishment of the organization is aimed to create positive charge and uplift communities by ensuring a long term viability of the Shea Industry.