Ho, Volta Region – Organisers of the 7th Volta Trade and Investment Fair have held a strategic engagement with financial institutions in the region to explore partnerships ahead of Ghana‘s first-ever 24-hour trade event.
The meeting, conducted in collaboration with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC), brought together representatives from major banks, microfinance institutions, and development partners to discuss how the financial sector can support businesses and investors participating in the upcoming fair.
Mr Nelson Akorli, Coordinator of the Volta Fair, said the engagement was aimed at fostering stronger collaboration between the fair’s organisers and financial stakeholders to promote trade and economic growth in the Volta Region. “We want to create a platform that connects local entrepreneurs with financial solutions that enable business expansion and sustainability,” he explained.
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Highlighting the uniqueness of the 7th edition, Mr Akorli noted that the fair would run for 24 hours — a first in Ghana — offering participants a dynamic experience and extended business interaction while showcasing investment opportunities across various sectors and the region’s growing potential as an emerging business hub.
A representative of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council emphasised that the fair complements the region’s broader development agenda, particularly public-private partnerships and job creation. “The RCC fully supports this initiative because it complements government efforts to stimulate investment and empower local enterprises,” the official said.
Financial institutions expressed readiness to collaborate through sponsorships, on-site business clinics, and financial literacy programmes during the fair, while commending the organisers for early engagement. “We see this as a major opportunity to support small and medium enterprises, help them access capital, and grow their businesses,” one bank official said.
The organisers thanked their financial partners for their insights and pledged to foster lasting collaborations, aiming to make the 2025 Volta Trade and Investment Fair a milestone event for regional economic transformation.
