A four-member Pakistani business delegation, led by Mr. Zafar Yab Anjum, Director of Sales and Marketing at KNZ Enterprise Ghana Limited, has called on the government to promote agriculture by implementing machinery.
They believe that this approach would support the government’s agricultural flagship policies, increase production, and enable farmers to achieve higher yields through mechanization.
The delegation shared their advice during an interview with the Ghana News Agency after meeting with the Pakistan High Commissioner to Ghana, Farhat Ayesha.
They discussed the establishment of KNZ Enterprise Ghana Limited, a company specializing in the competitive sale of various modern agricultural machinery.
Mr. Anjum encouraged both the government and Ghanaian businesses to explore economic opportunities in Pakistan, fostering mutual cooperation in trade and business.
He emphasized that Pakistan, an agrarian country with advanced agricultural knowledge and resources, could significantly benefit Ghana by sharing its expertise in areas such as irrigation, mechanization, and crop management.
The delegation also highlighted the potential for collaborative research projects, leading to improved agricultural techniques and crop varieties suitable for both countries’ conditions.
They called on the government to reduce taxes on agricultural machinery to encourage purchases and boost productivity. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of processing agricultural products to add value and contribute to economic growth.
Ambassador Ayesha expressed her commitment to strengthening the business relationship between Pakistan and Ghana, highlighting the potential for trade in light machinery, surgical instruments, sports goods, textiles, and more. She also mentioned scholarship programs for Ghanaian students interested in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
Mr. Ali Nuhu Abeka, the Chief Executive Officer of KNZ Enterprises, who received part of his education in Pakistan, praised the country’s hospitality and economic opportunities.
He emphasized the need for Ghana to embrace mechanization to increase agricultural productivity and encouraged coordination among agricultural institutions to achieve this goal.
Overall, the delegation’s visit aimed to foster stronger economic ties and knowledge-sharing between Pakistan and Ghana in the field of agriculture and machinery.