Ofosu-Adjare invites Chinese investors to drive Ghana’s industrial growth
Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with China as part of President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda to accelerate industrialisation, trade, and investment.
Speaking at the Ghana–China Presidential Investment Forum in Beijing on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, during President Mahama’s state visit to China, Ofosu-Adjare described China as a “strategic ally” in Ghana’s economic transformation journey.
She said the government’s “Resetting Ghana” agenda embodies a renewed ambition to reposition the country as one of Africa’s most attractive and competitive investment destinations. “Ghana’s economy continues to experience renewed momentum and transformative progress, driven by President Mahama’s visionary leadership,” she stated.
The Minister explained that the realignment of the Ministry of Trade and Industry to include Agribusiness demonstrates the government’s focus on linking agriculture with industrialisation. According to her, the goal is to strengthen local raw material production, promote value addition, and attract investments into key industrial sectors.
Ofosu-Adjare highlighted that Ghana’s long-standing relationship with China is rooted in mutual trust and shared prosperity, with cooperation spanning infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and industrial development. She lauded the contribution of major Chinese companies operating in Ghana, including GreenHouse Group, Sentuo Group, Zonda Tec Ghana, and Sunda International.
She revealed that Sunda International’s Softcare brand has begun the process of listing on the Hong Kong Capital Market, describing the move as a clear signal of growing investor confidence in Ghana’s business climate.
The Minister also commended Madam Yang Yang, CEO of Zonda Tec Ghana, for her leadership in promoting women-led industrial development. “She stands as a shining example of women’s leadership and the potential of Sino-African collaboration,” she said.
Ofosu-Adjare welcomed China’s recent decision to grant zero-tariff treatment for 100 per cent of tariff lines from African countries, noting that the policy creates vast new opportunities for Ghanaian exports to the Chinese market.
She assured investors that Ghana is building a transparent and competitive business environment supported by strong investor protection mechanisms. “We are developing improved aftercare and grievance systems to ensure that all investors, foreign and local, are protected and supported to thrive,” she emphasised.
Highlighting Ghana’s regional advantage, she said the country offers access not only to its own expanding domestic market but also to over 400 million consumers within ECOWAS and the $3.4 trillion African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
“Ghana is ready to host your businesses, facilitate your success, and partner with you in resetting our nation, creating industries, jobs, and prosperity that will endure,” Ofosu-Adjare concluded.