The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has expressed strong support for the proposed Gomoa Central Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and industrial city project, describing it as a potentially transformational initiative for Ghana’s industrialisation drive.
The Minister made the remarks when the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Mr. Obeng Kwame Asare, led a delegation to present the ambitious project to the minister, who lauded the clarity, scale, and strategic vision of the proposal, while emphasizing that government backing would follow a rigorous technical review to ensure legal soundness, sustainability, and alignment with national industrial policy.
The Minister assured them of the Ministry’s openness to collaboration, pledging that a technical team would be assembled to examine the full proposal and provide guidance, ensuring the project can withstand scrutiny and achieve long-term success for the people of central region and Ghana at large.
She encouraged continued engagement with local communities and stakeholders, stressing that strong collaboration would position the Gomoa Central SEZ to become one of Africa’s leading industrial cities.
Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare commended the developers for securing preliminary agreements with several companies, including manufacturers, logistics firms, heavy equipment providers, and tourism-focused ventures such as a heritage village and eco-tourism projects.
She noted the initiative’s mixed-use vision, combining industrial, residential, commercial, and tourism components, as a model for sustainable urban-industrial development.
In his presentation, the MP for the area said, the SEZ project, is designed to become the largest integrated industrial hub in Ghana, has already secured broad-based support from local traditional authorities, with land held in trust to prevent disputes and ensure transparency.
He and his team showcased a fully digitalised land management platform, D-Lab, which allows investors to view, reserve, and acquire plots remotely, streamlining operations and eliminating bureaucratic delays.
The project, strategically located along the Lagos–Abidjan trade corridor and just five kilometres from a potential third national port, he said aims to leverage its location for logistics, manufacturing, and export-driven growth.
Phase One includes a 100MW solar plant to provide stable and affordable power, with discussions underway for a power purchase agreement with the state to sell excess electricity until full industrial occupancy is reached.
While the delegation clarified that they were not requesting government funding, they sought endorsement and partnership to ensure alignment with national policies.