Volta Region positioned as Ghana’s next growth frontier in 24-hour economy drive – James Gunu

The Volta Region is fast redefining its place on Ghana’s economic map — transforming from a peripheral zone into a central hub for trade, energy, and industrial growth under the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative.

At the Volta Economic Forum 2025, held at the Reddington Beach Resort in Whuti, Regional Minister Hon. James Gunu delivered a powerful call to investors, development partners, and traditional authorities, urging them to “see the Volta Region not merely as a location, but as a long-term growth destination.”

Reimagining Volta’s Role in Ghana’s Economic Transformation

Held under the theme “Harnessing the Volta Corridor Potentials for the 24-Hour Economy Take-Off,” the forum brought together policymakers, private investors, and local authorities to chart a coordinated strategy for regional development.

Minister Gunu described the Volta Corridor as one of Ghana’s most strategically endowed growth zones — a natural intersection of trade, agriculture, tourism, logistics, and innovation that connects the coastal, middle, and northern belts while opening a gateway to Togo and the wider ECOWAS market.

“From the Aflao border and the Keta Lagoon Basin through Ho to the Oti interface,” he said, “the Volta Corridor represents a living network where markets connect, people create value, and resources generate competitiveness.”

A Region Ready for the 24-Hour Economy Era

Aligned with President John Dramani Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy Policy, the Volta Region is positioning its local economy to drive productivity, expand employment, and attract sustainable private investment.

The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) has identified over 50 bankable projects across priority sectors — including agro-processing, aquaculture, renewable energy, eco-tourism, ICT, and logistics.

According to Minister Gunu, these projects have undergone due diligence to ensure they are verifiable, viable, and locally supported.

To streamline investor participation, the VRCC has established a One-Stop Investor Facilitation Desk, supported by district-level investment teams “ready to walk every investor through the process — from concept to commissioning.”

Building the ‘Corridor of Productivity’

The vision, which the Minister described as a “Corridor of Productivity,” seeks to transform Volta into a region where industries operate seamlessly day and night — creating jobs for the youth and empowering communities through value addition.

“Our people are ready. Our resources are abundant. Our leadership is united in purpose,” Gunu declared. “Let us form partnerships that are mutually beneficial and socially responsible — and let us take bold steps together to make the Volta Corridor the epicentre of Ghana’s inclusive growth.”

Turning Commitments into Tangible Impact

Organised in collaboration with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, the forum underscored the government’s determination to move beyond rhetoric.

“The commitments made here will translate into real results — into jobs, infrastructure, and prosperity for our people,” the Minister assured, pledging that follow-up mechanisms are in place to monitor progress on all partnerships initiated.

Volta’s Moment to Lead

As deliberations concluded, Hon. James Gunu called on stakeholders to seize the momentum:

“This is our defining moment. Let us make the Volta Economic Corridor the new frontier of Ghana’s industrialisation — a model for how local potential can power national transformation.”

The Volta Economic Forum 2025 marks a significant step in repositioning the region as a pillar of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy, signalling a future where productivity never sleeps — and where opportunity meets readiness.

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