A delegation from Turkey is set to explore investment prospects in Ghana’s agriculture and health sectors with Ghanaian partners.
The 10-member delegation comprising academics, finance experts, health professionals, and entrepreneurs, will undertake a series of feasibility assessments to identify the aspects of health and agriculture that require investment. The visit forms part of the series of assessments to unlock a $100 million investment fund for the two sectors from Turkish investors.
Dr. Zerrin Gelik, a gynecologist, and leader of the delegation lauded the cordial relationship between Ghana and Turkey, emphasizing its strengthening to engender economic growth and development. She said the preference for Ghana as an investment destination for the delegation was influenced by the exploits of the country in the health sector and the competence of their Ghanaian counterparts.
She said one other consideration, “which influenced our decision to come to this country was the competence and dedication of our business partners in Ghana. We believe a collaboration with them would enable us to construct more hospitals and do more agricultural projects in the country.”
Dr. Gelik stressed that the partnership would improve Ghana’s agriculture sector, adding that facilitating the attainment of food security by Ghana remained top on the agenda of the delegation.
Mr. Ohene Kwame Frimpong, entrepreneur, and a partner, said the collaboration between the parties in agriculture would address the peculiar needs of some prioritised communities, especially Asante Akyem Agogo.
He said the partnership would afford a learning opportunity to the Ghanaian side to wean Ghana from its rain-fed agriculture to a modernised system of irrigation.
Mr Frimpong said the project would enable the partners to leverage Ghana’s arable land potential to improve food security and reduce food imports.
