The Volta Regional Coordinating Council and the Volta Trade and Investment Fair (VTIF) have called on local and international investors to leverage the Region’s strategic location, natural resources, and diverse agricultural base to access markets across Ghana’s eastern corridor.
Opening the 2025 VTIF in Ho, Mr. James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, said the Fair, which runs until December 8, reinforces a shared vision of positioning the Volta Region as Ghana’s leading investment destination.
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He outlined 10 key benefits of this year’s “24-Hour Economy Trade and Investment Fair”, including investor attraction, product promotion, job creation, tourism growth, a strengthened regional economy, expanded market access, networking opportunities, SME capacity building, innovation and technology promotion, and enhanced regional branding.
“Volta Region is becoming the best investment destination in Ghana and beyond.
This platform is critical in ensuring that the region’s potentials are fully utilized, boosting the local economy and creating job opportunities for our young people,” Mr. Gunu said.
Held on the theme “Volta Rising: Building Global Partnerships for a Thriving 24-Hour Economy”, the 2025 VTIF aims to spotlight the region as the country’s preferred hub for investment.
Mr. Avornyo, Chief Executive Officer of the Fair, highlighted the region’s diverse ecological zones, mountains, rivers, savannah, and forests, which support a wide range of crops including cocoa, coffee, shallots, rice, cassava, and maize.
He also stressed the region’s proximity to Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and Cameroon, making it an attractive base for businesses targeting West African markets.
“We have so much to showcase and so many opportunities. If you have money to invest, this is where your returns will be excellent,” he said.
The fair features exhibitions from all parts of the country, as well as a number of international participants.
Activities lined up include district days for each of the 18 districts to showcase investment opportunities, cultural displays, and festivals; entrepreneurial seminars for women and youth;
a forum on AI and agriculture; a sports development summit; and the Volta Investment Summit, the flagship event designed to present investable projects to prospective investors.
“This year’s edition is a 24-hour edition, with activities designed to keep the grounds active around the clock. Let’s enjoy ourselves and remember that opportunities abound in the Volta Region,” Mr Avornyo added.
