MAGA Cosmetics, a sole proprietorship and producers of organic cosmetics out of sheabutter and Moringa has shared some results it achieved after receiving grant support from MOMO4C.
The grant, received from the Mobilizing More for Climate (MOMO4C) amounted to Gh¢20,000 with which, MAGA Cosmetics Enterprise was able to invest in equipments, and expand its operations.
This massive development was shared with spearfm.com in an exclusive interview with the Manager, Mr. Gabriel Eshie.
Asked how the grant has impacted its production capacity, he contended that the grant has tremendously fueled the growth of his business which he said is a testament of resilience and how the right support can transform a small business.
“Before the grant, MAGA Cosmetics Enterprise was only into one product which was approved by the FDA and it was sheabutter hair and body pomade but after the grant came, I now have about six to seven products and two have been approved by the FDA, the others are still undergoing the processes”.
He added that through the grant, he has also been able to acquire some assets which have been of immense benefit and game-changer to his business.
“I remember when i started, the production capacity was just fifty but now, I have in stock, production capacity of 2,500 which can be produced weekly”.
Mr. Gabriel expressed gratitude to Arocha-ghana under which MOMO4C is operating for the timely intervention.
*BACKGROUND*
The Mobilizing More for Climate (MoMo4C) is a five year programme which seek to develop innovative finance for climate action using a landscape approach in Ghana and its implemented by A Rocha Ghana in the Mole Landscape.
As part of effort to ensure a Green business economy in Ghana, A Rocha Ghana and partners in August 2021 opened a call for climate-smart green business initiatives to build climate change resilience and achieve landscape restoration.
Maga Cosmetics is a sole proprietorship stationed in the West Gonja and produces organic cosmetics out of sheabutter and moringa extracts therefore adding value to some of the region’s most priceless raw materials.
Maga Cosmetics was the 3rd winner and was awarded a grant of GHC 20, 000 for technical support.
The amount of GHC20, 000 was received on last year November, 2023.
