The 7th Volta Trade and Investment Fair has been launched under the theme “Volta Rising: Building Global Partnerships for a Thriving 24-Hour Economy,” with organizers framing the event as a strategic platform to attract foreign and domestic investment, generate jobs, and strengthen the Volta Region’s role as Ghana’s eastern gateway to West Africa.
Set for November 2025, the fair is designed to channel capital into high-growth sectors including agribusiness, tourism, manufacturing, ICT, and the creative industries.
Chief Executive Officer Fred Avornyo in his address, said the initiative represents “a true public-private partnership” between the Association of Ghana Industries and the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, intended to directly address unemployment and diversify the regional economy.
A central feature will be the first-ever Volta Investment Summit, where curated, bankable projects will be presented to investors. According to Avornyo, these projects have been structured to deliver quick turnaround and measurable returns, making them attractive to both local businesses and international capital.
The summit will run alongside sectoral exhibitions, business-to-business matchmaking, and a 24-hour economy showcase aimed at demonstrating how round-the-clock commerce, culture, and tourism can boost growth.
The fair will also introduce initiatives to deepen local participation, including cultural and creative industry showcases, tourism experiences under the banner “Visit Volta, Experience Ghana,” and youth-focused essay and quiz competitions. These additions, Avornyo said, aim to embed the fair in the region’s broader economic and social transformation.
The Volta Region’s location is central to its investment pitch. Bordering Togo and sitting at the crossroads of West Africa’s transport corridors, the region offers access to a market of more than 400 million people. Avornyo noted that the Volta Region is Ghana’s eastern gateway through which Ghana can reach beyond its borders, into Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and all the way to Cameroon.
“If we seize this opportunity, we can transform the region into a hub for deeper integration with the West African market,” he said.
The 7th edition is part of efforts to reposition the Volta Region in the national and regional economic conversation, broadening the government’s revenue base, creating jobs, and strengthening Ghana’s competitiveness in attracting capital.
With its focus on public-private partnerships, digital innovation, and integration with regional markets, the 2025 edition seeks to align the Volta Region with Ghana’s national growth strategy and Africa’s broader investment narrative.
