National Food Buffer Stock Company

National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited was incorporated under the Companies Code of Ghana, 1963, Act 179 on 11th March 2010.

It is a Limited Liability Company wholly owned by the government of Ghana. The company is governed by an eight-member Board of Directors. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company.

The CEO is assisted by other directors and managers. Among other functions, NAFCO purchases excess produce of maize, paddy rice and soya beans from farmers, and then preserves, sells and distributes these foodstuffs to state institutions.

It is also in charge of the government’s Emergency Food Programme.