Trade Minister urges Ghanaian artisans to leverage SIAO 2026 for business growth
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has urged Ghanaian artisans and businesses to take advantage of the 18th International Arts and Handicraft Trade Show of Ouagadougou (SIAO 2026) to expand their businesses and explore opportunities in the regional market.
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has called upon Ghanaian artisans and businesses to capitalize on the forthcoming 18th International Arts and Handicraft Trade Show of Ouagadougou (SIAO 2026) for business expansion and exploration of regional market opportunities. She highlighted Ghana's participation as the Guest Country of Honour, stressing it as a vital chance to highlight the nation's creative industry, bolster trade ties with Burkina Faso, and encourage intra-African trade.
Ambassador Kenneth Akibate, representing Ghana in Burkina Faso, conveyed this message during a key address at the Ghana Day Celebration on November 3, 2026, in Ouagadougou. Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare reiterated Ghana's dedication to enhancing economic collaboration with Burkina Faso, emphasizing the exhibition's representation of the enduring friendship between the two nations and their mutual aspiration to foster local industries, industrialization, and economic prospects for their citizens.
She also conveyed Ghana's gratitude to Burkina Faso's Government and populace, along with the organizers of SIAO 2026, for their warm welcome and chance to exhibit the country's cultural heritage, creativity, and economic potential. Rashid Raymond Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), announced that Ghana would shortly establish a trade house in Ouagadougou.
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