Our people

The hands behind the harvest.

Meet the people working alongside farmers and communities across northern Ghana. Trustees who steer our direction, managers who keep the work moving, and field officers who walk the farms with our farmers every season.

Board of Trustees

Chairman

Peter Akuto

A retired educationist and renowned development advocate who has served in many leadership capacities in the region. Mr. Peter Akuto is also a former farmer who is experienced and passionate about agriculture.

Vice Chairman

Lydia Ajono

A seasoned, professional journalist with over 30 years of practice with GBC, Dalon Community Radio and Gurune Style. Passionate about the development and economic empowerment of women, particularly in rural communities.

Secretary

Alhaji Ussif William Ayinga

An experienced development practitioner across agriculture, health, education and livelihoods, and a highly experienced planning and M&E specialist.

Trustee

Joseph Limange Sineka

A multi-sector development practitioner and businessman with over 25 years of international and local experience. He brings strategic understanding and direction in agribusiness and social development.

Trustee

Dr. Abubakar K. Ruhiya

A dynamic engineer and educationist, and Dean of the School of Engineering at Ghana Communication Technology University. She brings technical advice on climate-smart technology and women’s inclusion.