A select committee of the upcoming World Shea Expo, comprising representatives from PIAA and SGTL, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Emmanuel Abeere-Inga, yesterday, September 1, 2026, at the NDA Accra Liaison Office.
The visit aimed to formally deliver an official invitation to the Authority and to inform the CEO about major innovations, activities, and expectations for this year’s Expo.
During his speech, the CEO commended the organizers for their initiative and resilience in overcoming challenges. He reaffirmed the NDA’s commitment to ensuring the success of this year’s Expo. Additionally, the CEO assured the Committee of enhanced support from the Authority this year and proposed conducting an impact assessment of previous editions to inform continuous improvements.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2026 WORLD SHEA EXPO
1. A symbolic shea tree planting by the Vice President to demonstrate that shea can be cultivated and not only harvested from the wild
2. Participatory shea tree planting by CEOs of Partner Agencies, with trees embellished with their names
3. A 30-acre shea plantation as a legacy project
4. A field visit to the Nut for Growth Factory
5. Launch of the Youth in Shea Innovation Initiative
6. A more interactive format for Day 2 and 3, with reduced lengthy presentations
7. Presentation of institutionally sponsored Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to women pickers;
8. Participation of approximately 120 exhibitors.
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS OF THE NDA
1. To indicate interest in making a presentation on a preferred thematic area
2. Institution to be projected as the lead Partner Agency in northern Ghana
3. To participate in one or more panel discussion segments
4. To sustain its commendable initiative of providing exhibition opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), as was done in the previous edition
5. Allocation of six (6) complimentary exhibition booths to the NDA as a key Partner – five (5) to be distributed among the regions and one (1) for corporate branding and exhibition
6. To make some financial commitments in addition to logistical support and
7. To consider incorporating tricycles as a support intervention for women in the shea value chain, as raised by the Committee