Minister of Agriculture to Attend Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit in Saskatoon

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    Accra, Ghana – May 20, 2025 – The Ministry of Food and Agriculture is pleased to announce that the Honorable Minister of Agriculture, Eric Opoku, will attend the Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit 2025 as Guest of Honour. The summit will be held from July 14 to 15, 2025, at Innovation Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

    The event is jointly organized by Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana (GEN-Ghana) and Voazok Agritours Inc. (Canada), and is expected to be a landmark gathering of agribusiness leaders, investors, policymakers, researchers, and entrepreneurs from both countries.

    About the Summit

    This two-day summit is designed to foster cross-border collaboration, investment, and innovation within the agribusiness sectors of Ghana and Canada. It will feature keynote speechespanel discussionsworkshopsexhibitionsnetworking sessions, and business matchmaking activities, each focusing on crucial themes in the agriculture sector.

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    Summit Objectives

    1. Facilitate Collaboration between Ghanaian and Canadian agribusiness stakeholders.
    2. Share Knowledge and best practices across production, processing, marketing, and technology.
    3. Promote Investment Opportunities in agribusiness value chains.
    4. Support Capacity Building through training and workshops for Ghanaian farmers and entrepreneurs.
    5. Foster Partnerships through B2B meetings and networking platforms.
    6. Drive Innovation and Sustainability, with an emphasis on climate-resilient practices and environmental stewardship.

    Summit Themes

    • Agricultural Value Chain Development
    • Agro-processing and Value Addition
    • Agri-tech and Innovation
    • Market Access and Trade Facilitation
    • Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience
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    Minister’s Remarks

    Speaking ahead of the summit, Hon. Eric Opoku said:

    “This summit presents a timely opportunity to strengthen Ghana’s partnership with Canada in promoting modern and inclusive agribusiness. Our participation marks a significant step towards realizing the government’s vision for agricultural transformation, job creation, and economic growth. The Ministry welcomes this platform as a continuation of its commitment to global partnerships that support innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth in agriculture.”

    The Minister is expected to hold bilateral engagements with Canadian policymakers, agribusiness executives, investors, and international development agencies during his visit, focusing on technology transferagricultural trade, and strategic investment.

    Ghana’s delegation will include top officials from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, private sector agribusiness executives, and agri-tech entrepreneurs. Ghanaian businesses will also showcase their products and explore opportunities to expand into the Canadian agriculture market.

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    Event Partners

    Global Entrepreneurship Network – Ghana (GEN-Ghana)

    GEN-Ghana is a leader in entrepreneurial ecosystem development in Ghana. It is affiliated with the Global Entrepreneurship Network headquartered in Washington, D.C., with operations in over 160 countries. GEN-Ghana’s initiatives have directly and indirectly impacted over one million people through programs that support startups, scale-ups, and inclusive innovation across Ghana. More: www.gengh.org

    Voazok Agritours Inc. – Canada

    Voazok Agritours specializes in customized agribusiness tours, trade missions, and partnership-building between Canada and Africa. The company emphasizes experiential learning, investment facilitation, and global business connections. More: www.voazokagritours.ca

    For More Information

    Visit the official summit website: www.caghagribizsummit.com

    Author

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      Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University
      of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a
      strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment.
      Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth
      development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing
      meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

      As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication
      and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content.
      His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and
      fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

      Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including
      Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon),
      Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and
      Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business
      and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of
      the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the
      University of Ghana Parliament House.

      Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered
      initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes,
      welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the
      student experience and promoting collective growth.

      As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students'
      Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year,
      Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare,
      accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.

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    Abraham kofi Amudzegbe

    Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment. Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

    As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content. His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

    Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon), Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the University of Ghana Parliament House.

    Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes, welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the student experience and promoting collective growth.

    As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students' Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year, Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare, accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.