A transformative $1.5 billion development project, heralded as one of the most significant economic announcements in Ghana's recent history, will be officially unveiled on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
The Gomoa Central Special Economic Zone (GCSEZ), a massive 21,000-acre initiative, is expected to create 60,000 jobs and is positioned as a pioneering model for Africa's economic future.
According to a statement issued by the organisers, the official launch at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra will be led by Kwame Asare Obeng, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, alongside President John Dramani Mahama, and a host of other dignitaries including the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin and traditional authorities.
The project, a joint venture between the Gomoa Central Development Trust and the Ghana Free Zones Authority, is described as a decisive step towards realising Ghana's 24-hour economy vision. "What we're building in Gomoa Central isn't just another industrial park," according to Obeng. "This is a complete ecosystem that proves sustainability and profitability can thrive together. We're creating a model that Africa has never seen before."
The GCSEZ is structured around five integrated pillars. These include a 24-hour business district aimed at supporting 10,000 businesses by 2032, an eco-recreational park targeting one million annual visitors, and a 2,100-acre organic farming zone. It will also feature an integrated eco-industrial hub for 200 factories and a renewable energy-powered crypto mining facility projected to generate over $100 million annually.
A key innovative aspect of the zone is its planned role as a platform for AfCFTA digital currency trade, using blockchain systems to facilitate transactions across the continent. The project aims to capture 30% of AfCFTA transactions by 2030, potentially adding $1.5 billion to Ghana's GDP.
Obeng emphasised the meticulous planning behind the venture. "We've spent years planning this. Every element has been carefully designed to work together. Our renewable energy infrastructure will provide some of the lowest operational costs in the region. And our commitment to sustainability means we're building something that will benefit generations to come."
The project is backed by long-term industrial leases on fully documented land, a measure intended to avoid legal disputes that have affected other developments. The plan also includes affordable worker housing and youth empowerment programmes aimed at training one million coders.
"This project represents the future we've been working towards," Obeng added. "It's about more than job creation, though we expect to create 60,000 direct and indirect jobs. It's about showing that Ghana can lead Africa into a new era of green industrialisation, digital innovation, and inclusive prosperity."