The Regional Minister and Deputy Minister at one of the stands
THE
VOLTA Regional Capital, Ho, successfully hosted a three-day trade, investment
and cultural fair activity which began last Friday and ended on Sunday.
Chairing
the opening ceremony at the Ho Sports Stadium was businessman Prince Kofi
Kludgeson whose presence added colour to the high profile trade and investment
programme.
Representing
the Trade Minister, Alan Kyerematen, at the occasion was Carlos Kingsley
Ahenkorah, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry in charge of Trade, who is
also the Member of Parliament for Tema West Constituency.
There
was an assortment of wares on display, some indigenous to the region and others
from the over 200 participants from within and without the country. Municipal
and district chief executives, regional heads of departments and members of the
regional security council and representatives of the Association Of Ghana
Industries (AGI) all graced the colourful event.
Also
present were second cycle educational and tertiary institutions and a host of
non-governmental organizations.
The
Regional Minister, Archibald Yao Letsa, the chief host of the programme, was
all smiles for a successful event, his remarks being “together, we are committed
to the development of the region through trade and investment promotion.”
By A.R. Gomda
