Accra: Nana Kumasah Krampah II, Omankrado of Gomoa Asempayin, has called on agricultural investors to recognize the central region as a prime agricultural investment destination. To establish the area as Ghana's next agricultural hub, it relies on diverse crop production and favorable climatic conditions that support business growth and sustainability.
According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Krampah II, who also holds the title of Amankra-Kumahene of Gomoa Assin Traditional Area, emphasized the region's production of maize, cassava, plantain, yam, and pineapple. The area also presents emerging opportunities in vegetable cultivation, including pepper, okra, eggplant, cabbage, and watermelon. Additionally, livestock farming offers potential in sheep, goat rearing, poultry, and snail farming, creating diversified investment portfolios for agricultural developers.
As a farmer himself, Nana Amankra-Kumahene pointed out that the weather conditions in the region support year-round agricultural activities, with temperatures maintaining optimal ranges between 24-25°C and humidity levels conducive to tropical crop production. These climatic advantages could boost agriculture, improve the economic fortunes of the people, and position the region competitively with other West African agricultural regions.
He urged for strategic agricultural investment that capitalizes on the region's capacity for high-yield production across multiple crop categories. This aligns strategically with President John Dramani Mahama's call for development partners to engage as collaborative investors rather than traditional donors in the country's agricultural transformation drive.
Nana Kumasah Krampah II disclosed that the Gomoa Assin Traditional Council has set aside three thousand acres of land, inviting investors to take advantage of the numerous opportunities in the region. He emphasized a partnership approach that focuses on mutual benefits and sustainable development rather than dependency relationships.
According to him, the region benefits from existing agricultural infrastructure, including support from International Development Organizations such as MOAP GIZ and World Vision Ghana. Institutional backing from the University of Cape Coast and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) provides technical expertise and capacity-building frameworks for potential investors.
The Central Region's agriculture sector also benefits from Ghana's broader investment promotion initiatives, including the Ghana Agriculture Sector Investment Programme (GASIP) and Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP), which provide institutional frameworks for scaling agricultural investments nationwide. This progress has established investor confidence, as evidenced by the Precise Agro Processing company's major cassava processing operations at Ekumfi Asokwa.
Nana Kumasah Krampah II highlighted infrastructural development that supports agricultural expansion, including the improvement of road networks, electricity supply, and telecommunications, which enhance operational efficiency for modern agricultural enterprises.
He concluded by stating that Central Region traditional leaders focus on collaborative development, reflecting broader trends in African agricultural investment where traditional authorities play important roles in facilitating private sector engagement while ensuring community benefits from developmental initiatives. He called on local and foreign investors to take advantage of the region's vast farmlands and human capital.
