Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called on Japanese investors to seize opportunities presented by Ghana’s investment-friendly policies, particularly the government’s flagship 24-hour economy initiative.
Addressing the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan, on the theme “Leveraging Innovation for Africa’s Industrial Transformation; Building Resilience in a Globalised Economy,” the Minister described Ghana as a stable and predictable destination for investment in West Africa.
“Ghana offers a peaceful and predictable business climate, and we invite Japanese investors to take advantage of our policies and initiatives, including the 24-hour economy, to drive industrial growth and create shared prosperity,” she said.
She emphasized Ghana’s commitment to expanding productivity and building resilient industries capable of competing globally, while also leveraging its strategic geographic location as a gateway to African markets.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare also held bilateral discussions with Japanese officials and business leaders, focusing on partnerships in agribusiness, manufacturing, and technology transfer.
These engagements are expected to boost Ghana’s industrial base, create jobs, and deepen economic cooperation.
Reiterating Ghana’s role under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Minister described the country as “a natural hub for investment and trade in Africa.”
TICAD 9 brought together African leaders, Japan, and international partners to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and development.
Ghana’s active participation underscored its determination to build stronger global partnerships while accelerating domestic economic growth.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
