Ghana Garden, Flower Show launched

Ghana is launching its 14th Garden and Flower Show, an event designed to highlight the economic potential of horticulture, floriculture, and agriculture. The 10-day show, themed 'Green Means Business, Beauty and More,' is scheduled to take place from September 12 to September 21, 2026, at the Efua Sutherland Children's Park in Accra. This initiative aims to encourage Ghanaians to view these sectors not just as environmental assets but as pathways to sustainable livelihoods and economic growth.

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to the President, officially launched the event, emphasizing its role as a national platform demonstrating how environmental conservation can drive economic transformation. She stressed that investing in green solutions translates to stronger economies, healthier societies, and a more prosperous future. Mogtari pointed to Kenya's successful flower export industry as a model for Ghana, suggesting that developing its horticulture and floriculture sectors could significantly boost exports and create jobs.

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When we invest in green solutions, we are investing in stronger economies, healthier societies and a more prosperous future for all.

Esther A. N. Cobbah, CEO of Stratcomm Africa, expressed conviction that Ghana's natural resources offer substantial business opportunities capable of reducing poverty. She noted the country's fertile land, abundant sunshine, water, and favorable climate are ideal for cultivating flowers, herbs, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Cobbah urged Ghanaians to invest in local horticulture rather than relying on imports, highlighting that the nation spends valuable foreign exchange on flowers that could be grown domestically. She also pointed out that foreign investors are already profiting from cultivating flowers in Ghana for export, underscoring the need for Ghanaians to capitalize on these opportunities.

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Ghana is open for business, but it is also open for business for us. The business is here. We have the soil, we have the sun, we have the water, and we have the plants. What is stopping us?