By Boakye Stephen, Kumasi, Ghana | Reporting for Ghanaian News, Canada
3/04/2026
At the third edition of the Kwahu Business Forum, held at the Kwahu Convention Centre on Mpraeso Hill, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah declared Ghana’s intent to become the leading manufacturing hub in West Africa.
“Let this Forum send a powerful message from the hills of Kwahu to every corner of Ghana: that we are ready to build, ready to produce, ready to lead, and ready to uplift others as we rise. This is our time not merely to discuss Ghana’s economic destiny, but to shape it. Our time to transform potential into factories, jobs, exports, innovation, and hope,” he said.
Mr. Debrah highlighted the government’s commitment to moving from a production-based economy to one driven by manufacturing and value addition. He stressed the importance of private-public collaboration, urging stakeholders to build industries capable of creating jobs, increasing exports, and strengthening Ghana’s economic base.
The Chief of Staff also criticized the “Guggisberg economy,” referring to the historical limitations in Ghana’s industrialization efforts, and called for concrete steps toward industrial transformation. The forum attracted over 1,000 participants, including investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, fostering dialogue on partnerships, investment, and business opportunities.
