The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Mr. Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur,  has reaffirmed the critical role of Ghana’s horticulture sector in driving export growth, creating jobs, and enhancing rural livelihoods.

Speaking at the opening of the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025, Mr. Arthur described the sector as a strategic pillar in the country’s broader economic diversification agenda.

The Expo, an international event, is designed to spotlight Ghana’s horticultural potential and connect value chain players with global markets.

“Horticulture is not just about food; it is a vital export avenue capable of generating income, employment, and sustainable rural development,” Mr. Arthur said in his keynote address.

He outlined GEPA’s ongoing commitment to the sector through various support initiatives, including trade fairs, capacity-building programmes, market access facilitation, and export development strategies.

These efforts, he explained, are aimed at positioning Ghanaian fruits and vegetables as competitive products on the global stage.

“Our collaboration with the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) and other partners in hosting this Expo demonstrates our collective dedication to Ghana’s Accelerated Export Development Agenda,” Mr. Arthur noted.

He emphasised that GEPA’s participation in the Expo reflects its vision to see high-quality Ghanaian horticultural produce on international supermarket shelves, backed by systems that ensure quality, consistency, and scalability.

The Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025 brought together key stakeholders from the country’s export and agribusiness sectors, including the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ghana EXIM Bank, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Ghana Free Zones Authority, and the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI).

The event served as a platform for innovation, networking, and investment in Ghana’s flourishing horticulture industry.