Mahama Reaffirms Industrialisation Drive at 2025 Ghana Industrial Summit
Ghana’s commitment to industrial transformation took center stage on Friday, September 26, 2025, as the 2025 Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition (GISE) and the Biannual Environmental Science & Technology Forum (BEST 2025) officially commenced. Held at the prestigious La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, the three-day event was inaugurated by Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, the Director of Agribusiness at the Presidency, who represented President John Dramani Mahama. Organized by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), this pivotal gathering unites policymakers, prominent industry figures, and leading researchers to chart a course for sustainable industrial expansion and robust environmental stewardship across the nation. The President’s address underscored the government’s unwavering dedication to industrialisation as the lynchpin of its broader economic agenda.
Forging an Integrated Industrial Future
Delivering President Mahama’s message, Dr. Otokunor articulated a clear vision: industrialisation is not merely a component but the very core of Ghana’s economic transformation strategy. He passionately stressed the imperative of cultivating an economy where diverse industrial sectors are seamlessly integrated with vital areas such as agriculture, cutting-edge technology, and a well-developed human capital base. This integrated approach, as outlined by the President, aims to create a resilient and self-sufficient economic ecosystem. The summit itself serves as a critical platform for dissecting strategies that foster sustainable industrial growth while simultaneously addressing vital environmental management concerns. President Mahama’s address further illuminated this holistic perspective, stating, “The future we seek for Ghana is one where industries are not isolated ventures but interconnected systems that link.” emphasizing a future built on synergistic relationships across sectors. This vision positions Ghana to leverage its resources and human potential effectively, driving job creation and prosperity through a diversified industrial base, relevant to the broader African tech and industrial development narrative.
The 2025 Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition, alongside BEST 2025, represents a significant stride in realizing Ghana’s ambitious economic objectives. By fostering dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders, the event reinforces the government’s strategic focus on building a robust, integrated, and environmentally conscious industrial sector. President Mahama’s reaffirmation of industrialisation as central to national development sets a clear trajectory for Ghana’s future prosperity, aiming for an economy where sustainable practices and interconnected growth pave the way for lasting progress.
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