Accra, September 2026
The 3rd edition of the Ghana Horticulture Expo officially opened on Thursday, 3rd September 2026, at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra, bringing together farmers, exporters, processors, financial institutions, students, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to promote investment and growth in Ghana’s horticulture and non-traditional export sectors. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Finance & Administration), Mr. Hamidu Sibiri Musah, participated as a special guest at the opening ceremony.
The three-day event, which runs from 3rd to 5th September 2026, is being organized by the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) under the theme, “From Soil to Sovereignty: Building Agricultural Self-Reliance.”
Speaking at the event on behalf of the President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare, said her priority is to strengthen the linkages between production, industry and markets to ensure that agricultural output supports industrial development, more value is added locally and competitive Ghanaian produce reaches larger markets.
She noted that this objective is at the heart of the newly approved Agribusiness Policy, which addresses raw material supply, financing, value addition, and market access to help Ghana create and retain greater value from its productive capacity.
In his address, Mr. Hamidu Sibiri Musah noted that this year’s theme is both timely and significant, as agricultural self-reliance requires the development of productive capacity, value chains, and business systems that enable Ghana to feed its people, supply industries, reduce avoidable import dependence, create jobs and earn foreign exchange, while remaining competitive in international markets.
He said this is where the GFZA plays a critical role by providing an enabling framework for export-oriented enterprises to establish operations, expand production, undertake value addition, and compete effectively in international markets. He added that these enterprises are supported by fiscal and customs incentives that help reduce the cost of investment and production.
Other officials from the Authority who attended the opening ceremony included the Director of Marketing & Investment Promotion, Ms. Anita Novi Quashie, as well as officers from the Corporate Affairs, PR & Aftercare and Marketing & Investment Promotion Departments.