Made in Ghana, Ready for the World: GFZA applauds GEPA’s initiative

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) launched the Accra Trade House and Friday Market initiatives to bring Made-in-Ghana products closer to consumers, support local businesses and create new market opportunities.

The launch, held on Friday, 23rd October 2026, at Africa Trade House in Accra, underscored the importance of providing platforms for Ghanaian enterprises to showcase their products, connect with potential buyers and expand their market reach.

Delivering a solidarity message at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr Mary Awusi, commended GEPA for the initiatives, describing them as a step in the right direction towards promoting Ghanaian products and strengthening domestic enterprises.

She emphasised the need to enhance local production capacity, promote value addition and improve competitiveness to enable Ghanaian businesses to take full advantage of emerging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Dr Awusi noted that GFZA, GEPA and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) share a common objective of increasing the value and volume of Ghana’s exports while strengthening the competitiveness of locally produced goods.

The Chief Executive Officers of GEPA, GFZA, GIPC and others joined to launch the trade House.

Dr Awusi was accompanied by Anita Novi Quashie, Director of Marketing and Investment Promotion; Bilal Muazu, Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs; and other officers of the Authority.