Daniel Fahene Acquaye
Daniel Fahene Acquaye is a Ghanaian agribusiness development leader and value chain expert. He is the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Agri-Impact Limited, an agribusiness development and program-management organization headquartered in Accra, Ghana,operating across multiple African countries. Acquaye is known for his advocacy on agricultural funding, youth employment in agribusiness, private-sector engagement in agricultural transformation.[1][1]
Career
Acquaye is the founder and CEO of Agri-impact Limited, which provides agribusiness consultancy, project design, and value-chain development services across Africa. under his leadership, Agri-impact has focused on agribusiness transformation, youth employment, and technology-driven agricultural innovation.[2]
As a thought leader in the agricultural sector, Acquaye has regularly participated in national and regional forums on agriculture. He has publicly commented on the need for dedicated funding on agriculture in Ghana's national budget, arguing that the allocation in the 2025 budget was "highly insufficient" at driving economic transformation and calling for stronger investment in agricultural infrastructure and support systems.[2][3]
At the regional agribusiness dialogue in Kumasi, he discussed Ghana's high post-harvest losses and emphasized the need for systematic reforms and investments to improve food security and reduce waste.[3][4]
Acquaye has also advocated for bold government and private-sector investment to unlock Ghana's agribusiness potential, proposing a national Agri-fund model akin to existing sector funds, and highlighting both export growth and job creation opportunities in the sector.[4][5]
Other roles and appointments
In February 2026, Acquaye was appointed chairman of the management Board of the CSIR-Crop Research Institute (CRI), a role in which he leads government oversight, research prioritization and private-sector engagement for one of Ghana's major agricultural research institution.[5][6][6][7][8]
Recognition
In November 2025, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST) conferred an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.Honoris Causa) degree on Acquaye in recognition of his contributions to agriculture, agribusiness, youth development and technology innovation in Ghana. The honouring ceremony was held during the university's 59th congregation.[9][10]
Public engagement
Acquaye has spoken at major forums such as the city business festival, emphasizing the role of agribusiness in economic transformation and advocation for youth participation in modern agriculture.[11][12]
References
- ↑ "2025 budget: GH¢1.5bn allocation to agric highly insufficient – Agri-Impact CEO". 2025-03-19. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ↑ https://citinewsroom.com/2025/06/citi-business-festival-agribusiness-can-transform-ghanas-economy-agri-impact-ceo/
- ↑ "There should be dedicated funding for agriculture — Agri-Impact CEO". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ↑ https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-s-post-harvest-losses-could-feed-Ashanti-Region-for-over-a-year-Expert-2004815?gallery=1
- ↑ https://thebftonline.com/2025/10/16/bold-investments-needed-to-transform-agribusiness-agri-impact-ceo/
- ↑ "Agri-Impact CEO Daniel Acquaye named CSIR Crops Research Board Chairman". 2026-02-19. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ↑ CRI_Admin (2026-02-20). "Daniel Fahene Acquaye Appointed Chairman of the Board of CSIR-Crops Research Institute -". Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ↑ "Agri-Impact Group Founder Daniel Acquaye appointed Chairman of CSIR–Crops Research Institute board - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ↑ "KNUST confers Honorary Doctorate on Agri-Impact CEO Daniel Fahene Acquaye - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ↑ Mohammed, Hamdia (2025-11-30). "KNUST confers honorary Doctorate on Agri-Impact CEO Daniel Fahene Acquaye". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ↑ "Citi Business Festival: Agribusiness can transform Ghana's economy – Agri-Impact CEO". 2025-06-09. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ↑ Francis (2025-10-16). "Bold investments needed to transform agribusiness – Agri-Impact CEO". Business and Financial Times. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
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