Dr. Mrs. Adelaide Araba Siaw Agyepong, Chief Executive Officer of the African Agribusiness Consortium (AAC) and Executive Director of the Jospong Group of Companies, has welcomed home 118 Ghanaian scholars after they successfully completed two years of graduate studies at the People’s Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University).
The scholars arrived at Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Thursday to a colourful reception attended by officials of the Jospong Group, family members and well-wishers. The students were sponsored by the Jospong Group through the African Agribusiness Consortium as part of a long-term investment in developing Ghana’s agricultural and environmental sectors.
The scholarship programme focused on Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Waste Management and Sustainable Development, equipping beneficiaries with advanced knowledge and practical skills to support Ghana’s agricultural transformation and environmental sustainability agenda.
Investment in Ghana’s Human Capital
Speaking during the welcome ceremony, Dr. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong explained that the initiative was inspired by the Jospong Group’s expanding investment in agriculture after years of transforming Ghana’s sanitation and waste management sectors.
“By the grace of God, after several years of contributing significantly to Ghana in sanitation and waste management transformation, the Jospong Group made another bold decision a few years ago to support the transformation of Ghana’s agricultural sector,” she stated.
She added that Ghana possesses enormous agricultural potential but requires highly skilled professionals to modernise the sector.
“That is why, in partnership with RUDN University in Russia, we sponsored 118 young students to pursue graduate studies in agriculture, environmental sciences and technology. Their knowledge will benefit not only themselves but also strengthen Ghana’s agriculture sector and national development,” she said.
Partners Recognised
Dr. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong expressed appreciation to Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, RUDN University, the Embassy of Ghana in the Russian Federation, Ghana’s Ministry of Agriculture and all institutions that supported the students throughout their studies.
She praised the collaboration as a model partnership that demonstrates the importance of investing in education to drive sustainable national development.
Graduates Ready to Serve Ghana
President of the Jospong Scholars RUDN Group, Mr. Saviour Kweku Dotsey, said the graduates are prepared to apply their expertise in climate project management to support Ghana’s environmental and sustainability goals.
“We have built skills in climate project management and we will use our skills to contribute to climate emissions initiatives for both the Jospong Group and the country,” he said.
Another returning scholar, Charlotte Opoku Gyamfua, specialised in carbon reduction within the transport sector and pledged to help reduce emissions while supporting climate data collection and environmental planning.
Supporting Sustainable Development
Upon returning to Ghana, the 118 scholars are expected to contribute to food security, rural development, climate-smart agriculture, environmental protection and modern waste management.
The Jospong Group says the African Agribusiness Consortium scholarship programme remains one of its flagship human capital initiatives aimed at preparing young Ghanaian professionals to support the country’s long-term economic transformation.
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