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Naa Amerley Bamba, CEO of the Trade Fair Company
The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited’s third edition of the Osagyefo
Made in Ghana Fair was a huge opportunity for local enterprises as it served as a celebration of Ghanaian innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
The three-day event which began from Friday, 19th September,
to Sunday, 21st September 2025, at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra, under the theme of economic independence and national pride witnessed over 150 exhibitors displaying their wares at the fair.
Organised in partnership with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, agribusiness players, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, this year’s event promised more than just an exhibition.
Speaking at the launch, Mrs. Naa Amerley Bamba, CEO of the
Trade Fair Company, described the fair as “a heartbeat of the nation—the
entrepreneurial spirit of our people.” She drew on Nkrumah’s own words,
reminding Ghanaians that political independence is incomplete without economic independence.
“As Dr Nkrumah boldly
stated, political independence is meaningless without economic independence,” she remarked. “This fair is a testament to that enduring vision a space where every locally made product is a building block for our economic freedom.”
Bamba further emphasised that the fair aligns with the Reset Agenda championed by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, which calls for reconstructing Ghana’s economy through innovation, inclusive growth, and enterprise. “In this moment, we see the past meeting the present,” she noted.
“We are walking in the footsteps of Nkrumah while embracing the urgency of President Mahama’s vision for a reimagined, self-reliant Ghana.”
She praised the resilience and ingenuity of participating
exhibitors, describing them as vital contributors to national development. “To our exhibitors, you are the true champions of this journey,” she said. “Your work not only drives the economy but tells the world what Ghana is capable of.”
The CEO also highlighted the strategic benefits of participating in the fair, including enhanced visibility, access to local and international markets, and networking opportunities that can lead to long-term
partnerships.
She urged Ghanaians to be intentional about supporting local businesses, stressing: “Every cedi you spend here is more than a purchase it is an investment in Ghana’s future, a vote of confidence in our people.”
She called on all Ghanaians to play their part in promoting homegrown enterprise: “Let us all become ambassadors for Made-in-Ghana.”
Yussif Issaka Jajah, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, speaking on behalf of the sector minister, highlighted the fair as a platform that fuses culture with industrialization.
“Dr. Nkrumah’s industrial vision went beyond factories and machines—it was about cultural pride, continental solidarity, and economic independence,” he said, stressing the role of Ghana’s creative sectors in job
creation and national identity.
Dr. Collins Rawlings Nunyonameh, Executive Director of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, added that Nkrumah’s original development ideas remain crucial for Ghana’s progress. Pointing to opportunities like the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), he noted that Africa is inching closer to Nkrumah’s dream of a prosperous, self-reliant continent.
With exhibitions, networking, and market opportunities, the
Osagyefo Made in Ghana Fair 2025 is set to be a powerful reminder that Ghana’s future lies in its own hands—by believing in, investing in, and celebrating Ghanaian ingenuity.