On behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, the Director of Agribusiness at the Presidency, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, officially opened the 2025 Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition (GISE) and the Biannual Environmental Science & Technology Forum (BEST 2025) at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.

The three-day event, organised by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to explore sustainable strategies for Ghana’s industrial growth and environmental management.

Delivering President Mahama’s address, Dr. Otokunor emphasised that industrialisation remains central to the government’s economic transformation agenda, stressing the need to build an economy where industries are integrated with agriculture, technology, and human capital.

“The future we seek for Ghana is one where industries are not isolated ventures but interconnected systems that link our farms to our factories, and our factories to both domestic and global markets,” he said.

He added that no country has successfully transformed its economy without strong industries, underscoring the Mahama administration’s commitment to building a resilient and competitive industrial sector.

Dr. Otokunor also commended the leadership of AGI, particularly its President, Dr. Humphrey Ayim-Dartey, and Chief Executive Officer, Seth Twum, for their pivotal role in advancing Ghana’s industrial development.