Voazok Canada – Africa Agribusiness Summit (VCAAS) Delegates
Meet the distinguished delegates of VCAAS 2026 — a premier Canada-Africa platform bringing together visionary business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, researchers, and industry experts to strengthen trade, investment, and economic partnerships beyond aid. Discover the organizations and individuals shaping the future of Canada-Africa commerce through market-driven collaboration, innovation, knowledge exchange, and sustainable growth across the agrifood and related sectors.
2027 VCAAS Delegates
2026 VCAAS Delegates
Kevin Fruhstuk
Deputy Director – Investment Attraction - Saskatchewan Ministry of Trade & Export Development – Canada Investment Priorities for the Province of Saskatchewan
Hon. Francis Owusu Antwi
Regional Minister – Bono East Region of Ghana – Ghana Responsible for the economic and agriculture development
Dr. Mary Buhr
Chair – Voazok's Canada-Africa Agribusiness Summit 2026 – Canada
Derrick Owusu-Kodua
Chief Executive Officer & Summit Host – Voazok Agritours – Canada
Oluwadara (Dara) Adekunle
Managing Partner & CEO – Farmties Capital Limited, Nigeria & Canada – Canada Provides investment, financing, and market access support to grow African agribusinesses.
Amb. Evariste Ngendankengera
Head of Diplomatic Mission – The Embassy of Burundi in Ottawa – Burundi Represents Burundi in Canada, supports citizens, and promotes investment and culture.
Julie Francoeur
Chief Executive Officer – Fairtrade Canada – Canada
Eric Ruzigamanzi
Rwanda Country Representative – World Resources Institute (WRI) – Rwanda Sustainable development
Janice Tranberg
President & CEO – Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association – Canada Represents and supports cattle feeders through advocacy, education, and industry development.
Ms. Elise Legault
Senior Director for Policy – North America – The ONE Campaign – Canada Advocates for policies to reduce poverty and improve health and development.
Clyde Graham
Former Executive Vice President – Fertilizer Canada – Canada
Corlena Patterson
CEO – PrüvIT Technologies Inc. – Canada Develops AI-powered livestock traceability and data solutions for agriculture.
Prof. Charles Tortoe
Director – CSIR-Food Research Institute – Ghana Food Research.
Jean-Philippe Vézina
Founder – AfroFood International Alliance™ – Canada Connects African food businesses to promote trade, investment, and collaboration.
Godfred Amponsah
Chief Executive Officer – Karifi Farms – Ghana Production of food and import of agri-inputs.
Dr. Abdul Nafeo Abdulai
Former Agri Technical Specialist – Global Affairs Canada (MAG-Ghana)
Keith Fournier
Farmer & Executive Chair – Voazok Agritours – Canada
Lesley Kelly
Director – Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission – Canada Research, market development, and advocacy for wheat producers.
Prof. Alex Ariho
CEO – African Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN) – Uganda Supports African agribusiness entrepreneurs through incubation, training, and investment connections.
Adeyinka Onikan
Head of Specialty Services – Farm Radio International – Canada Uses radio to share agricultural knowledge and empower rural communities.
Ben Leyka
CEO – African Agri Council – South Africa Drives sustainable agriculture through investment, partnerships, and farmer development.
Benjamin Offei
Founder & Chief Executive Officer – Agromonti Limited Company – Ghana Importation of fertilizers and agricultural inputs
Dacosta Osei Mensah
Chief Executive Officer – Divine Winners Company Limited – Ghana Production of fertilizer
Jonas Asare Berchie
National Director – Animal Production Directorate of Ministry of Food and Agriculture – Ghana Animal Research
Clement Kayitakire
Chief Executive Officer – East Africa Exchange (EAX) – Rwanda Modernizing agricultural trade in East Africa
Titilayo Benedicta Iwayemi
Chief Operating Officer – Royal SFI Agro Allied Farms Enterprises – Nigeria Sustainable crop production, and value-added food processing
Francis Monnie
Operations Manager – Maamani Agridev Ltd. – Ghana Integrated crop, poultry, feed production and import of ag machinery
Christopher Tetteh
Business Manager – Maamani Agridev Ltd. – Ghana Integrated crop, poultry, feed production and import of ag machinery
Yaw Atta Acheampong
Agribusiness Manager – Edsel Investment – Ghana Investment priorities - agri-food
Elie Ndikumana
President & Chief Executive Officer – Safi Business Company – Burundi Passion fruit production and juice processing
Isaac Boateng
Founder & Chief Executive Officer – Green Frontier Farmsol Heritage – Ghana Advances sustainable farming and food security
Selemani Khamissi
Director of Human Resources and Import & Export – ELAGA – Burundi Produces organic oils, livestock, and aquaculture
Ato Forson
Entrepreneur – Canada Agri-food investor
Hassan Siasa Omar
Agricultural Engineer – JATU Public Limited Company – Tanzania Supports smallholder farmers through farming, processing, and market access
Cynthia Mamle Nikoi
Branch Operations Officer – Agricultural Development Bank – Ghana Finances agriculture and provides banking services.
Nicholas Ben Abossey Nikoi
Unit Head, Agromarketing Sales & Services – Agricultural Development Bank – Ghana Finances agriculture and provides banking services.
Angone Mabolia
Director – MITB Global Inc. – Canada Supports sustainable development through advisory and financing.
Willy Fogang
Regional Director, Mid-Market Business – Export Development Canada – Canada Financing, insurance, and global trade support for Canadian exporters.
Juvenal Sakubu
Board Chairman – Green Processing Company – Burundi Produces avocado oil and sustainable eco-products.
Kwame Osei-Konadu
Chief Executive Officer – Alok Farms – Ghana Supports farming through crop production, equipment rental, and consulting.
Tahir Gilani
Director of Sales & Marketing – CA Business Solutions – Canada Trading/Export-Import
Faustina Angaley Marley Offei
Managing Partner – Agromonti Limited Company – Ghana Importation of fertilizers and agricultural inputs
Tania Louis
Founder & President – CAN. Caribbean Africa Business Network (RACCA) – Canada Promoting Canada-Caribbean-Africa relationship
Fredrick Luhozyo Siwale
Managing Director – CRDB Bank Burundi – Burundi Investment in agricultural and other projects
Arnaud Rugema
Director of Corporate banking – CRDB Bank Burundi – Burundi Investment in agricultural and other projects
Philip Abayori
President – Agricultural Chamber of Commerce – Ghana Support Ghanaian agribusinesses and investment
Mohammed Wanede
CEO – MOS Agro Fields – Ghana Import of agricultural inputs
Dr. Alain Ndikumana
Minister – Ministry of Finance, Budget and Digital Economy – Burundi Oversees national finance, budgeting, and digital economy policy.
Dr. Hassan Kibeya
Minister – Ministry of Mining Resources, Energy, Industry, Trade and Tourism – Burundi Oversees mining, energy, industrial development, trade, and tourism policy.
Suzzy Pokuaa Mensah
Manager – SPM Organic Grower – Ghana Fertilizer production
Deo Rukerandanga
General Director – Green Processing Company – Burundi Produces avocado oil and sustainable eco-products.
Stephen Gyasi-Kwaw
MD & Summit Co-Host – Eventus Nations – Ghana Empowers students and young professionals through entrepreneurship, leadership, and social innovation projects.
Dr. Jonathan Akinwale
Research & Partnerships Lead – Voazok's Canada-Africa Agribusiness Summit 2026 – Canada
Olufemi Hassan
Investment Attraction Specialist – Saskatchewan Ministry of Trade and Export Development – Canada Investment Priorities for the Province of Saskatchewan
Prof. Eric Nartey
Dean, School of Agriculture – University of Ghana – Ghana Training future agricultural leaders through education and research.
Mavela Vilane
Chief Executive Officer – National Maize Corporation – Eswatini Trades maize, rice, beans; supports farmers; ensures food security.
Mohamed Lemine Ahmed El Waghf
Secretary General – Africa Chamber of Commerce – Mauritania Facilitates trade, investment, and business connections between Canada and Mauritania.
Alexis Mpawenimana
Deputy Head – Policy & Strategic Studies Unit – Burundi Policy research, strategic planning, and advisory analysis.
Anitha Nshimirimana
Technical Advisor – Analysis & Evaluation Unit – Burundi Policy analysis, program evaluation, and performance monitoring.
Denis Ndagijimana
Head of Planning – Programming & M&E, Ministry of Finance – Burundi Planning, monitoring, and evaluating government financial programs.
Jean-François Régis Mugisha
Cabinet Advisor – Protocol & Communications Unit – Burundi Diplomatic protocol and government communications.
Prof. Désiré Manirakiza
Coordinator – PAEEJ – Burundi Supports youth entrepreneurship through financing, training, and SME development.
Dr. Bonaventure Dusabe
Director General – CEFORE Rusi Centre – Burundi Vocational training in agro-pastoral, construction, and technology.
Epaphrodite Semyampi
National Coordinator – PEAPPJF – Burundi Boosts agro-pastoral production through training, financing, and skills development.
Florence Kaneza
Director General – BIDF – Burundi Financing women-led projects in agriculture, industry, and services.
Oscar Uwikunda
Director General – ODECA – Burundi Coffee production, processing, and export.
Joshua Akrofi
Assistant Farm Manager, CRGC Farms – Ghana Manage church's commercial farm
Stephen Amoako
Logistics Coordination Lead – Voazok's Canada–Africa Agribusiness Summit 2026 – Canada
Roseline Omakiche Ogory
Research Technician – College of AgBio, University of Saskatchewan – Canada Animal and Poultry Science Department
Lindile Chiwaya
PhD Student – College of AgBio, University of Saskatchewan – Canada Animal and Poultry Science Department
Charles Appiah
Moderator & Volunteer – Voazok's Canada-Africa Agribusiness Summit 2026 – Canada
Pancras Amponsah
Volunteer – Voazok's Canada-Africa Agribusiness Summit 2026 – Canada
Edward Bright Selorm Atsu
Chief Operations Officer – Dan Famous – Ghana Import of Agri-food products.
Nana Afia Owusu-Kodua
Director of Communications – Voazok Agritours – Canada
Allswell Allotey
Sales Manager – 4Tree Ghana Limited – Ghana Provides organic plant enhancers to improve soil and crop yields.
Evans Amable
Marketing Manager – 4Tree Ghana Limited – Ghana Provides organic plant enhancers to improve soil and crop yields.
Charles Kwadwo Ntim
Broadcaster – Bono East Coordinating Council – Ghana Support Bono East Regional Minister
Rukumbuzi Etienne
Founder and Chief Executive Officer – Etienne Mfashingabo Rukumbuzi – Rwanda – Export passion Fruit to parts of East Africa
Isaac Amoah-Offei
Chief Financial Officer – Agromonti Limited Company – Ghana Importation of fertilizers and agricultural inputs
Prince Mensah Opoku
Liaison Officer – Office of the Ghana President – Ghana Support regional economic and agriculture development
Julian Harrison Mutaah
Assistant Director – Regional Coordinating Council – Ghana Support Bono East Regional Minister
Isaac Adaebsah
Chief Executive Officer – Gratis Foundation – Ghana
Yannick Nkayilu Salomon
Executive Director – Hope Land Canada Inc. – Canada Supports young agripreneurs through training, mentorship, and financing.
Nene Domingos
Director – African Agri Council – South Africa Advances sustainable agriculture through investment, networks, and farmer development.
Akua Afriyie Brobbey
Chief Executive Officer – April Tilly's Enterprise – Ghana Supply of agri-food
Post-Summit Agritour | July 17, 2027
Saskatchewan Agribusiness Innovation Tour for African summit attendees from July 17–22, 2026. Experience agricultural innovation, farm technologies, and agribusiness ecosystems across Saskatchewan.
Co-Organizers & Supporting Partners
2026 Supporting Partners
2027 Co-Organizers
