Traders urged to comply with Burkina Faso Shea Nut and Grain export restrictions
Ghanaian traders engaged in cross-border trade with Burkina Faso have been cautioned to strictly comply with a newly imposed export ban on shea nuts and selected grains, as authorities warn of stiff sanctions for non-compliance.
The Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) says the Government of Burkina Faso has introduced stringent restrictions on the export of shea nuts, millet, maize and soybeans. Enforcement measures reportedly include the confiscation of vehicles and prosecution of offenders found violating the directive.
The directive, communicated through the National Security Council Secretariat in Ghana, targets individuals, transport operators and businesses involved in the illegal movement of the affected commodities across the border.
The NRCC has therefore urged traders, haulage operators and agribusinesses in Northern Ghana, a key agricultural trade corridor, to fully adhere to the regulations to avoid disruptions, penalties and possible loss of livelihoods.
“In view of this development, the Northern Regional Coordinating Council wishes to inform businessmen and women, haulage drivers, transport owners and export companies in the region to exercise extreme caution and strictly adhere to all applicable laws and regulations governing cross-border trade in agricultural commodities in Burkina Faso to avoid any applicable sanctions,” the Council said.
The Council further called on traditional authorities, market associations, transport unions and local government institutions to support in disseminating the information to ensure full compliance.
It also reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to lawful cross-border trade and regional cooperation, stressing the need for traders to remain informed and guided by the new regulations.
“The Government of Ghana remains committed to supporting lawful cross-border trade and collaboration between Ghanaians and Burkinabes and will ensure that its citizens are informed and guided accordingly,” the statement added.
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