The third annual Kwahu Business Forum wrapped up on Sunday with a loud and clear message: Ghana can no longer rely on just buying and selling — it’s time to start making things.
The three-day event, held at the Kwahu Convention Centre in Mpraeso, brought together more than 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers during the busy Easter weekend.
By the final day, the hall was buzzing as exhibitors packed up displays of everything from locally processed foods to cutting-edge tech gadgets proudly labelled “Made in Ghana.”
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, the main force behind the forum, told the crowd that talk alone is no longer enough.“This forum is not a mere ceremony,” he said. “It is where policy meets practice.
Ghana must produce more of what it consumes and process more of what it grows.”President John Dramani Mahama, who attended the summit, backed the push.
He pointed to the government’s 24-hour economy policy as the perfect spark for real industrial growth and called on the private sector to step up and create jobs for the country’s young people.The forum delivered several concrete results: Hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses used on-site services from the Registrar of Companies to formally register, opening doors to easier bank loans and support.
The Bank of Ghana and other financial institutions promised to make capital more accessible for new manufacturing startups.Many exhibitors walked away with fresh partnerships to push Ghanaian-made products into bigger markets.Even as stalls were being dismantled, the mood stayed upbeat.
For local traders and producers, the event was more than just sales — it gave them direct contact with top government officials and potential investors.
Organisers are already eyeing bigger things ahead. Talks have started about expanding the Kwahu Convention Centre so the forum can welcome even more participants next year and keep turning Easter into a powerful mix of celebration and serious business.
With strong words, practical steps and growing momentum, the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum has left many believing Ghana is finally ready to move from trading to truly making — and creating the jobs that come with it.