Ministerial Perspective: Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare
In her remarks, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare, Minister of Trade, Agribusiness & Industry, reaffirmed the Government’s resolve to close the gap between Ghana’s agricultural potential and its current productivity levels. She reiterated that the fair aligned with national strategies to modernize agriculture, boost agro‑industrialization, and elevate Ghana’s competitiveness as an agribusiness destination in West Africa. Minister Ofosu‑Adjare stressed the need for targeted policy reforms, supportive financing mechanisms, and strategic partnerships to unlock the sector’s full potential.
GEXIM Contribution & Vision
At the fair, GEXIM’s Chief Executive, Hon. Sylvester Adinam Mensah, articulated the Bank’s vision for the event as a recurring national platform that bridges farmers, innovators, investors, and financial institutions. He highlighted that agriculture extends beyond farming, encompassing processing, packaging, branding, distribution, and export calling for collaboration across public and private sectors to build sustainable and profitable agritech enterprises. According to Hon. Sylvester Adinam Mensah, the fair is meant to catalyze investment, stimulate locally driven agricultural innovations, and strengthen Ghana’s integration into global agribusiness markets.
Hon. Sylvester Adinam Mensah also noted that the GhanaAgrotech Fair is part of activities marking GEXIM’s 10th anniversary, reinforcing the Bank’s role in supporting export‑led economic growth and technology adoption within key productive sectors.
Looking Forward
The maiden GhanaAgrotech Fair 2026 showcased a diverse range of locally manufactured agricultural machines, agro‑processing technologies, digital tools, and climate‑smart solutions, providing practical avenues for partnerships, technical collaborations, and investment discussions. It brought to the forefront the critical role of agritech and innovation in transforming Ghana’s agriculture from traditional practices into a modern, competitive, and export‑ready sector.
The success of this first edition sets the stage for future iterations and reaffirms GEXIM’s commitment to being a catalyst for agribusiness transformation and sustained economic growth in Ghana.
