The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Western/Central Regional Branch, successfully held its 23rd Regional Annual General Meeting (RAGM) on 21st October 2026 at the Takoradi Shippers’ Centre, on the theme “From Stability to Growth: Strategic Industrialization as a Catalyst for Economic Transformation.”
In his address, Mr. J. C. Garbrah, the Regional Chairman, emphasised the need to translate Ghana’s economic stability into sustainable industrial growth through value addition, local manufacturing, innovation and stronger stakeholder collaboration. He further encouraged businesses to prioritise quality, productivity and standards compliance to enhance competitiveness in both local and international markets.
Mr. Seth Twum Akwaboah, the CEO of AGI, highlighted the Association’s key advocacy efforts, achievements and milestones, while acknowledging both longstanding and new members. He touched on recent capacity-building initiatives, including the Bookkeeping Training Programme, and emphasised the importance of the Business Barometer Survey in assessing the business environment. He also addressed major industrial challenges, including access to raw materials, electricity, competition from imported products and taxation, while sharing updates on the AGI Ghana Industrial Summit & Exhibition, the upcoming National AGM and Awards Night.
In his brief remarks, Mr. Dela Gadzanku, AGI Vice-President for Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs), conveyed greetings from the AGI President and Executives. He commended the CEO for his commitment to building the capacity of SMEs through training and highlighted ongoing initiatives aimed at helping SMEs improve production and expand market access. He further emphasised efforts to strengthen business linkages between large enterprises and SMEs to promote trade and collaboration. He concluded by wishing the Regional Annual General Meeting a successful outcome.
Delivering a presentation on “Adhering to Standards: The Strategic Catalyst for Transforming Ghanaian Businesses into Competitive Forces for Economic Growth,” Mr. James Wanaba the Regional Director of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) educated members on the importance of standards, product certification, the range of products certified by GSA, benefits of standards compliance, certification procedures and export certification requirements. He highlighted how adherence to standards can strengthen product quality, consumer confidence, market access and business competitiveness.
The meeting provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement and discussions aimed at strengthening industrial development within the Western and Central Regions.
