The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, led a delegation of Ministers and representatives from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on an industrial tour of Kasapreko PLC, one of Ghana’s leading indigenous beverage manufacturers.
The visit was part of ECOWAS’ ongoing efforts to advance regional industrialization, enhance intra-African trade, and highlight successful manufacturing businesses within the West African sub-region. The delegation, made up of trade and industry Ministers as well as representatives from ECOWAS member states, toured Kasapreko’s modern production facilities in Accra to obtain firsthand knowledge of the company’s manufacturing operations, quality control systems, and export activities.
Welcoming the delegation, the Managing Director of Kasapreko PLC, Mr. Richard Adjei, outlined the company’s journey from a local beverage producer to a well-established brand with products distributed across several African and international markets.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, value addition, employment creation, and compliance with international production standards, noting that it currently exports 20 percent of its products within the sub-region.
Speaking to the media after the tour, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare praised Kasapreko for its contribution to Ghana’s industrialization agenda and its efforts in promoting locally manufactured products beyond the country’s borders. The Hon. Minister indicated that companies such as Kasapreko exemplify the capacity of African industries to compete successfully in both regional and global markets when supported by appropriate policies and a conducive investment climate. She drew more attention to some of the obstacles and challenges affecting trade across ECOWAS borders, particularly the continued existence of non-tariff barriers that hinder the free movement of goods and services throughout the region.
Discussions during the visit also explored opportunities arising from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the development of regional value chains, and approaches to reducing trade barriers among ECOWAS member states. Participants agreed that stronger collaboration between governments and the private sector would be essential to achieving sustainable industrial development and deeper economic integration across the region.
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