Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called on Japanese businesses to scale up their investments in Ghana, positioning the country as a dependable gateway for companies seeking to expand across Africa.

She made the appeal on Sunday, August 24, at the Kansai Africa Business Forum in Osaka, a side event of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9).

Highlighting opportunities in textiles, the automotive sector, and the green industry, Madam Ofosu-Adjare said Ghana was ready to forge stronger partnerships.

“With the right partnership, Ghana can become a competitive force for high-quality textile and apparel exports to African and global markets,” she explained, citing the country’s potential in the integrated cotton cultivation value chain.

She also noted Ghana’s growing automotive industry, where vehicle assembly plants are already operational, and the country is positioning itself as a hub under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

“As AfCFTA gains momentum, regional demand for vehicles and components is expected to grow rapidly,” she said, urging Japanese firms to establish supplier networks and distribution hubs in Ghana.

The Minister further underscored Ghana’s commitment to green industrialisation through renewable energy, waste-to-value initiatives, and low-carbon manufacturing.

“These initiatives will not only reduce emissions but also generate new revenue streams for investors,” she said, adding that Ghana remained “open, eagerly prepared, and strategically positioned” to serve as Japan’s most reliable partner in Africa.