The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, together with the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, on Monday, February 23, visited the surviving victims of the recent attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso.
The Ministers, accompanied by the Deputy Trade Minister and directors from the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, called on the injured traders at the 37 Military Hospital, where they are currently receiving medical care.
The two survivors a male and a female—sustained varying degrees of injuries during the attack several weeks ago and remain on admission. The visit was to commiserate with the victims, assess their condition, and offer words of encouragement as they continue their recovery.
Speaking to the media after interacting with the traders, Hon. Ofosu-Adjare described the incident as unfortunate and deeply distressing. She underscored the urgent need for Ghana to strengthen local tomato production in order to reduce the risks traders face when travelling outside the country to procure the commodity.
She reaffirmed government’s commitment to boosting year-round tomato cultivation as part of broader efforts to reduce import dependence, protect traders, and enhance national food security.
“It is our prayer and commitment that Ghana will be able to grow tomatoes throughout the year so that our traders will not have to take such risks beyond our borders,” the Minister stated.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare also commended the medical team at the hospital for their dedication and urged them to continue providing quality care to ensure the full recovery of the injured traders.
Receiving the delegation, the Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the hospital, R. Naab, expressed appreciation to the Ministers for the visit and assured them that the victims were responding positively to treatment and would continue to receive the best possible medical attention.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
