Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening regional economic cooperation and promoting cross-border trade in West Africa through strong participation in the inaugural International Forum “Invest in Burkina Faso” (FIIBF) held in Ouagadougou.
Led by Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mr. Sampson Ahi, and joined by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) under its CEO, Mr. Simon Madjie, the Ghanaian delegation positioned the country as a strategic trade and logistics hub driving investment across the sub-region.
Themed “Structuring Investment for a Sovereign Burkina Faso,” the FIIBF attracted representatives from 44 countries, including policymakers, investors, and private sector players, all focused on unlocking opportunities for sustainable industrial and agribusiness development.
Deputy Minister Ahi emphasized Ghana’s vital role in regional trade, noting that Burkina Faso’s reliance on Ghana’s ports and transit infrastructure underscores Accra’s importance to West Africa’s economic ecosystem.
“Ghana remains committed to facilitating regional integration by ensuring seamless trade flows and supporting value addition across borders,” Mr. Ahi said. “Our collaboration with Burkina Faso in agribusiness, mining, and manufacturing is a reflection of our shared vision for growth.”
Ghana’s participation also signaled growing interest in joint ventures and investment partnerships aimed at expanding value chains in agriculture — particularly in crops such as tomatoes, yams, and other key commodities traded between the two nations.
Beyond trade, the Ghanaian delegation used the forum to promote the country’s investment readiness and policy reforms, showcasing opportunities in free zones, tree crop development, and export promotion.
The team included Dr. Andy Okrah of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Mr. Musah Sibiri Hamidu of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), and Mr. Ambrose Edwin Nsarkoh of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) — reflecting a coordinated national approach to attracting investment and building stronger sub-regional value chains.
The FIIBF featured sectoral discussions, exhibitions, and direct engagements with Burkina Faso’s leadership, highlighting the country’s investment potential and reinforcing the importance of Ghana-Burkina Faso collaboration in achieving regional resilience and industrial transformation.
With this engagement, Ghana has strengthened its position as a gateway for West African trade and investment, advancing its goal of promoting private sector-led growth and regional prosperity.
