The Central University has emerged the winner of the Agricultural Students Career Guidance and Development Bootcamp (AG-STUD Africa 2025) Agribusiness Challenge.
The university triumphed over 17 other institutions from agricultural colleges and tertiary sectors across the nation.
The keenly contested competition was held on 9 May 2025 as part of the broader AG-STUD Africa bootcamp, organised by Agrihouse.
It saw students present innovative agribusiness ideas and pitches to a panel of esteemed judges drawn from various sectors of the agricultural industry.
They included Mr Ibrahim Kwame Asante, Deputy CEO of CSIR – Technology Transfer and Entrepreneur Centre; and Mr Dominic Donkor, Managing Partner/Technical Director from Agromonti Company Limited.
Central University’s winning presentation impressed the judges with its feasibility, innovation, and potential impact on the agricultural landscape.
The AG-STUD Africa bootcamp, themed: “Our Voices Matter: We Hold the Agrifood Future,” aims to equip agricultural students with essential skills and knowledge for successful careers and entrepreneurship.
The programme included activities such as health and mental disciplinary drills, presentations, and the agribusiness challenge.
The declaration of the winning teams was a highlight of the programme, which also featured an input dealer business deal pitch and the declaration of the input dealer deal winner.
The AgriHouse Foundation’s annual competition empowers young agribusiness talents through practical pitches, fostering innovation in Ghana’s agricultural sector.
Miss Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, Founder of Agrihouse Foundation, said through mentorship and funding, the competition bridged gaps in the value chain, encouraging youth participation beyond farming.
“More than 3,200 students have benefited, enhancing food security and sustainable agribusiness growth,” she said.
This year’s female-focused pitch highlights inclusivity, aligning with national efforts to strengthen agriculture through youth engagement.
Mr Joseph Boateng, Lead, Filma Programme, MasterCard Foundation, reaffirmed his organisation’s strong belief in the power of the youth to reshape the agri-food sector.
He highlighted the importance of agriculture in Ghana, which was more than just an industry; saying: “It’s a vital lifeline and a pathway to prosperity, particularly for young women”
“Through the Young Africa work strategy, the foundation aims to create three million dignified and fulfilling work opportunities by 2030, with a significant focus on empowering young women, who are expected to constitute at least 70% of this number.”
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni/Rebecca Som
