The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has issued Ghana’s first cannabis cultivation licences to two companies after they satisfied all legal and regulatory requirements, marking a significant milestone in the country’s emerging industrial cannabis sector.
The licences were presented by the Director-General of NACOC, Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, who cautioned the recipients to adhere strictly to the conditions governing their operations.
He stressed that the licences permit only the cultivation of cannabis containing no more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and solely for approved industrial, medicinal and scientific research purposes.
Major General Obuba Mantey emphasised that recreational cannabis remains illegal in Ghana and warned that individuals or organisations cultivating cannabis without a valid licence, or producing cannabis above the legal THC limit, would face sanctions under the law.
He said the regulated cannabis industry has the potential to generate employment for young people while promoting scientific research, innovation and the development of medicinal products.
The two companies that received the inaugural cultivation licences are MG Adom Limited and Juliopta Limited.
