Thousands of participants from across the country, including representatives of both private and public enterprises, are trooping to Ho ahead of the much-anticipated 7th Volta Trade and Investment Fair.
The event officially opens tomorrow, Wednesday, November 26, at the Ho Sports Stadium, and runs until December 8.
This year’s 13-day edition, themed “Volta Rising: Building Global Partnerships for a Thriving 24-Hour Economy,” is expected to energize the local economy with bold ideas, cultural displays, and international collaborations.
The Fair will feature a diverse line-up of activities, including exhibitions, the Volta Investment Summit, business networking and matchmaking sessions, Visit Volta tours, a cultural exposition, a creative talent hunt, African Fashion Night, and the unveiling of the 24-Hour Industrial Park Project, among others.
The event will be climaxed by the 41st National Farmers Day celebration, which will also take place at the Ho Sports Stadium and will be attended by President John Dramani Mahama.
More than 1,000 businesses are expected to participate in what will be the first-ever 13-day edition of the Fair, with major hotels in Ho and surrounding areas already fully booked.
The Volta Trade and Investment Fair is jointly organised by the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) and the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), under the auspices of the Asogli State Traditional Council.
Speaking at the earlier launch in Juapong, Volta Regional Minister James Gunu said the Fair aligns with President Mahama’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy — a core component of the 2025 Budget — supported by an initial US$300 million investment and a four-year target of US$4 billion.
“This policy is designed to stimulate industrial growth, create over 1.7 million jobs, and position Ghana as a competitive round-the-clock economy,” Mr. Gunu noted.
“For Volta, we see enormous opportunities — the revival of Juapong Textiles under a 24-hour model, and the development of a 24-Hour Industrial Park in Adaklu on a secured 1,500-acre land to drive manufacturing, logistics and exports.”
He called on development partners, diplomats, and investors to support the region’s transformation agenda, stressing that global partnerships are crucial to boosting productivity and innovation.
The Malaysian High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Nauzer Idid Syed Yuroff Idid, pledged his country’s support, describing the Fair as “a crucial bridge between Ghana’s readiness and the world.”
He expressed confidence that the event would spark durable collaborations between Ghana, Malaysia and other international partners.
CEO of the Volta Trade and Investment Fair, Fred Avornyo, said the event represents a strong public-private partnership led by the VRCC and AGI.
He emphasized that the Fair aims to position the Volta Region as Ghana’s eastern gateway to a West African market of over 400 million people.
“This is not just an event — it is a vision to tackle youth unemployment, expand investment, and open new revenue streams for government,” Mr. Avornyo stated.
From agribusiness to tourism, manufacturing to the creative industries, the Fair seeks to promote sustainable livelihoods while elevating the Volta Region’s role in national and regional economic development.
