Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has signalled strong support for the proposed Gomoa Central Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and industrial city, describing the project as a potentially significant catalyst for the country’s industrialisation agenda.
She made the remarks after Gomoa Central MP Obeng Kwame Asare led a delegation to present the proposal to the Ministry. Ofosu-Adjare praised the scale and clarity of the vision but stressed that government endorsement would follow a thorough technical review to ensure the project meets legal, sustainability and policy standards.
She said the Ministry would assemble a team to assess the full proposal and guide its refinement, noting that any government backing would be anchored in long-term viability.
The Minister urged the promoters to deepen engagement with local communities and stakeholders, saying broad collaboration would be critical to positioning the Gomoa Central SEZ as one of Africa’s leading industrial cities. She also commended the developers for securing early commitments from manufacturers, logistics companies, heavy equipment providers and tourism-linked ventures, including a heritage village and eco-tourism initiatives.
She described the project’s mixed-use approach, spanning industrial, residential, commercial and tourism facilities, as a model for sustainable urban-industrial development.
In his presentation, Obeng Kwame Asare said the SEZ is designed to become Ghana’s largest integrated industrial hub. He highlighted the backing of traditional authorities, who have placed the project lands in trust to avoid disputes and maintain transparency.
The delegation also demonstrated D-Lab, a digital land management platform that allows investors to view, reserve and acquire plots remotely, which they say reduces bureaucracy and accelerates decision-making.
Strategically located along the Lagos–Abidjan trade corridor and close to a potential third national port, the project aims to leverage its position for manufacturing, logistics and export-oriented growth. Phase One includes development of a 100MW solar plant to provide reliable and affordable power, with discussions underway on a power purchase agreement that would allow excess electricity to be sold to the state until industrial occupancy reaches scale.
The delegation said they were not seeking direct government funding but rather policy alignment, endorsement and partnership to ensure the project fits within national industrial development priorities.
