The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has launched its maiden Regional Investment Roadshow in the Volta Region as part of efforts to spotlight vast investment opportunities across the country and accelerate inclusive economic growth.
Held at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho, the event, themed “Unlocking Regional Investment Potential in Ghana for Economic Growth and Prosperity,” marks a major milestone in the Centre’s mission to decentralise investment promotion and strengthen regional economies.
The initiative is part of the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP) a flagship programme by GIPC, developed in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision for balanced regional development.
The IOMP seeks to identify and promote investment-ready projects, attract both domestic and foreign investors, and stimulate sustainable job creation across all 16 regions.
GIPC’s Board Chairman, Mr Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, emphasisedthe importance of the Roadshow in repositioning the Volta Region as Ghana’s next economic growth frontier.
He said the exercise aims to draw global attention to the region’s industrial, agricultural, tourism, and service potentials.
“The purpose of this Roadshow is to promote the Volta Region and highlight its unique potential and opportunities to both local and foreign investors,” Mr Oppong-Fosu said.
He explained that through the IOMP and the regional roadshows, the GIPC is bridging the gap between investors and viable projects, providing data-driven insights to inform investment decisions, and ensuring that every region benefits from Ghana’s broader economic transformation agenda.
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, hailed the Roadshow as a bold statement that the region is open for business.
He emphasised that the Volta Region, strategically located along major trade corridors, has the potential to serve as a key driver of Ghana’s 24-hour economy and export-led industrialisation agenda.
“This project is a bold declaration that the Volta Region is open for business and partnership. We assure investors of peace, security, and a conducive environment for growth,”
Mr Gunu also pledged the region’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for businesses, entrepreneurs, and industrial investors to thrive.
To strengthen investment facilitation, GIPC announced the establishment of a new Regional Investment Office in Ho to serve the Volta and Oti regions.
The office will work closely with Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), traditional councils, and development partners to identify, profile, and promote viable projects.
Representing the Chief of Staff, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Alhaji Baba Seidu Issifu, commended the GIPC for translating the President’s inclusive growth vision into reality.
“This Roadshow is a declaration that Ghana’s economic transformation will no longer be limited to a few selected cities but will reach every corner of the nation,”
He called for continuous collaboration among policymakers, the private sector, and traditional authorities to ensure that every region becomes a viable contributor to national growth.
The Member of Parliament for Ho West and Chairman of the Volta MPs Caucus, Hon Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, reaffirmed Parliament’s full support for the initiative.
“We are ready to work with GIPC and all stakeholders to ensure that the Volta Region fully benefits from this transformative agenda,”
The GIPC’s Regional Investment Roadshow forms part of a nationwide effort to decentralise investment promotion and ensure equitable economic participation. The Centre plans to replicate the Roadshow across all regions annually, providing a sustained platform to showcase regional potential, attract investment, and generate employment.
In his closing remarks, Mr Oppong-Fosu urged all stakeholders from MMDAs and SMEs to traditional authorities and investors to take ownership of their regions’ development agenda.
“The future of the Volta Region is bright. The opportunities here are enormous. But none of this can happen in isolation we need collaboration, vision, and collective commitment,” he said.
The event drew participation from the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), and international development partners.
With the launch of the Regional Investment Roadshow, GIPC sets the stage for a new era of regional empowerment, inclusive industrialisation, and sustainable national growth — starting with the Volta Region.
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