Ghana's premium Five-Star Palm Oil Producing Company, Oro Oil Ghana Limited has won two tremendous awards for the year at the recently concluded Ghana Timber and Sustainable Forestry Awards, 2025.

The two accolades won were; Best Sustainable Palm Oil Producer of the Year Award for their pioneering contributions towards building and promoting the Palm oil industry and on the same night, its CEO, Maxwell Commey was adjudged, Sustainable Leadership in Sustainable Agro- Industrial Development Award.

These remarkable achievements underscores Maxwell Commey's leadership qualities and distinctive creativity for being the biggest exporter of Palm Oil produce in Ghana and Oro Oil's rapid ascent in Ghana's Agricultural industry.

Oro Oil currently has sealed a 10 years partnership deal with some Nigerian Investors to cultivate over 10,000 hectares of plantation size to create affordable goods, abundant workforce and large market through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTA).

The Ghana Timber and Sustainable Forestry Awards aims to boost the confidence and self- esteem of remarkable hardworking individuals, companies serving as inspiration for others to pursue similar aspiration in the Agricultural sector.



Held at the Marriot Hotel in Accra, the award seeks to recognise CEO's, Management members and Departments Heads who are breaking barriers and setting a benchmark of excellence for their companies performance in the Timber and Sustainable Forestry Sector.



Oro Oil Ghana Limited under the leadership of Maxwell Commey has redefined Palm Oil Production with a customer- centric approach and an innovative service delivery.

The company's commitment to creating a " WOW Experience " through warm hospitality, quality farm care, open communication and more has resonated with clients and industry peers alike.

Maxwell Commey expressed his profound gratitude to his over 300 staff, his cherished clients and partners for their unflinching dedication always to the goals and aspirations of the company.

He emphasised the need for improved working conditions and stronger clients trust to elevate the Palm Oil industry in Ghana.

" I am super excited for this double wins at this highest magnitude. We at Oro Oil Ghana Limited are committed to giving customers the best of experience in palm oil production and every aspect of our operations. This is a big win for us all", he noted.

The event was attended by high- profile dignitaries, including representatives from the Ghana government, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. John Dumelo, the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers and many more.

Profile of CEO

Maxwell Commey is the Chief Executive Officer of ORO OIL GHANA LIMITED, an integrated Agro-industrial company specialising in the cultivation and processing of Oil Palm in the Eastern Region , Ghana. This noble business entity is aimed at becoming the number one giant in the sustainable Palm Oil Companies in West Africa, through Operational Excellence, Top-notch, observing International best practices and creating wealth for their shareholders, seeing to the welfare of their employees, and ensuring satisfaction to both customers and the community at large.

Oro Oil Ghana Limited , under the vision of Mr. Commey through good corporate governance, tight integrity to service and good interpersonal human relationship, has won numerous National Gold and Silver Awards for Export of Palm Oil Crude. Mr. Maxwell Commey is a renowned Businessman with over 25 years of experience in industrialisation both in Europe and Africa. He is a Board Member of Tree Crop Development Authority of Ghana and a National Executive Member of Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG).

Mr Maxwell Commey knows the importance of giving back to the community and has created over 300 direct and indirect employment in certain parts of Ghana.