The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM), Mr. Sylvester Adinam Mensah, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting value-added enterprises and export-oriented industries in the Volta Region to unlock its economic potential and drive Ghana’s 24-hour economy initiative.
On the theme “Harnessing the Volta Corridor Economic Potential for the 24-Hour Economy Take-off,” Mr. Mensah said the Volta Region’s transformation “requires vision, coordination and capital,” adding that GEXIM stands ready to provide financial and technical support to help realize that goal.
He noted that the Volta Region’s fertile lands, abundant water bodies, renewable energy resources and strategic location within the ECOWAS Corridor make it well-positioned for agro-industrial growth, logistics development, and cross-border trade. “With focused investment in agriculture, renewable energy, tourism and logistics supported by all present, including Exim Bank, the region can evolve into a dynamic growth pool for the national economy,” he stated.
Mr. Mensah highlighted that the Ghana Exim Bank, established in 2016, was created “to support the government of Ghana to build a resilient and export-led economy.” He explained that the Bank’s mandate to accelerate value addition, promote export competitiveness and strengthen local manufacturing “is directly aligned with Volta’s needs.”
He said the Bank is uniquely positioned to provide patient capital, support feasibility and technical studies, facilitate public-private partnerships, and finance enterprises in key sectors such as agriculture, tourism, hospitality, and digitalization.
The GEXIM CEO described the Volta Region as a “naturally diverse economy” with strong potential in commercial farming, aquaculture, and agri-processing, but emphasized that its transformation depends on targeted investments and the removal of structural bottlenecks, including inadequate irrigation and storage facilities.
He also called for deliberate collaboration between public and private actors to ensure inclusive development. “A deliberate partnership-driven approach will not only unlock local prosperity but also contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s broader goal of achieving inclusive export-led industrialization,” he said.
Mr. Mensah urged policymakers, investors, and development institutions to align efforts in building human capital, modern infrastructure, and a resilient industrial base in the region. “The Volta Region’s economic potential is vast… but it takes the political will, and our individual wills, to make it happen. The time is now,” he concluded.
