Gomoa Asempanyin (C/R). Nana Kumasah Krampah II, Omankrado of Gomoa Asempanyin and Amankra-Kumahene of the Gomoa Assin Traditional Area, has called on both local and international investors to prioritise the Central Region as a strategic destination for agricultural investment.
Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Gomoa Asempanyin in the Gomoa West District, Nana Krampah II said the region is well-positioned to become Ghana’s next major agricultural hub, leveraging its diverse crop base, favourable climatic conditions, and expanding infrastructure to attract agribusiness development.
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He explained that the Central Region produces large volumes of maize, cassava, plantain, yam, and pineapple, while vegetable cultivation, including pepper, okra, eggplant, cabbage, and watermelon, presents emerging opportunities. The area, he noted, also supports livestock ventures such as sheep and goat rearing, poultry, and snail farming, creating a broad portfolio for agricultural investors.
“As a farmer myself, I can attest that our weather supports all-year-round agriculture,” Nana Krampah said. “With temperatures between 24 and 25°C and optimal humidity levels, the region’s conditions are ideal for tropical crop production, economic growth, and regional competitiveness across West Africa.”
He emphasised that targeted agricultural investment would not only unlock the region’s high-yield potential but also align with President John Dramani Mahama‘s call for development partners to act as collaborative investors rather than traditional donors in Ghana’s agricultural transformation drive.
To this end, the Gomoa Assin Traditional Council has earmarked 3,000 acres of land to attract partnerships from agribusiness investors seeking viable ventures. “Our approach is based on partnership, one that ensures mutual benefit and sustainability rather than dependency,” he added.
Nana Krampah II highlighted that the region already benefits from support by international development organisations such as MOAP GIZ and World Vision Ghana, alongside institutional collaboration with the University of Cape Coast and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA). These institutions provide technical expertise and capacity-building support to strengthen investor confidence.
He noted that the Central Region’s agricultural growth is further bolstered by national investment programmes such as the Ghana Agriculture Sector Investment Programme (GASIP) and the Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP), both of which provide structured frameworks for scaling up agribusiness across the country.
“This confidence is already yielding results,” he said, citing Precise Agro Processing Company’s cassava operations at Ekumfi Asokwa as a model example of successful private investment in the region.
Nana Krampah II also underscored the ongoing infrastructural improvements, including better roads, electricity, and telecommunications, which enhance operational efficiency and modern agricultural practices.
He reiterated that traditional leaders in the Central Region are committed to collaborative development, reflecting a growing trend across Africa where traditional authorities facilitate private sector engagement while ensuring community benefits.
“We are therefore calling on investors, both local and foreign, to take advantage of our vast arable lands, skilled labour, and supportive environment to invest in the Central Region,” he said. “The opportunities here are real, diverse, and transformative.”
