The 2025 UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Forum has opened in Accra with a call for deeper commercial collaboration between the two countries, as government officials and business leaders highlighted Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda and the need for strategic partnerships.
The two-day forum, organised by the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) in partnership with the UK Government, the Secretariat of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programmes, and DMA Invest, has brought together UK investors, Ghanaian businesses, and senior policymakers.
Delivering the keynote address, Deputy Minister for Trade, Industry and Agribusiness, Sampson Ahi, said Ghana’s position as the host of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat provided the country with a unique advantage to attract investment. He stressed government’s readiness to build a competitive climate for business growth.
Our government is committed to building a competitive investment climate and deepening UK-Ghana collaboration,” he said. “This forum creates the ideal environment for UK businesses to explore opportunities and form strategic partnerships with local firms.”
He pointed to agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, machinery, and textiles as priority areas for investment, citing ventures such as Blue Skies and Demeter Ghana Ltd. as evidence of the success of UK-Ghana trade under the Trade Partnership Agreement.
A major highlight of the forum was the presentation of Ghana’s 24H+ Economy initiative by Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh. He described the policy as a transformative strategy to create jobs, expand production, and accelerate round-the-clock economic activity.
“Achieving the vision of the 24-Hour Economy requires targeted investment, access to long-term financing, and strong public-private partnerships,” Mr Tanoh said. “This initiative has the potential to transform agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and technology, positioning Ghana as a hub for both regional and global trade.”