Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has visited the Show at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra.
She went round the various stands and interacted warmly with exhibitors, entrepreneurs, and young innovators showcasing Made-in-Ghana products and green solutions at the 13th edition of the show.
She commended the creativity and commitment of participants, emphasizing that the exhibition demonstrates the power of Ghanaian innovation in advancing sustainability, creating jobs, and strengthening national pride.
The Ghana Garden and Flower Show is being organised by Strategic Communications Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa).
The Vice-President said: “It is deeply impressive to see the wealth of talent and innovation among our youth, and the many Made-in-Ghana products on display here.”
She said the plants, the greenery, and various floriculture products are not just inspiring; they are essential to our national vision for sustainable growth.”
Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang highlighted how the show contributed to Ghana’s broader development goals, including promoting entrepreneurship, driving sustainable urban development, and creating opportunities within the green economy.
Her remarks reinforced the central theme of this year’s show- “Urban Places, Green Spaces”- which champions the integration of greenery into urban living to enhance health, climate resilience, and national competitiveness.
The 2025 Ghana Garden and Flower Show ends on Sunday with a closing ceremony at 1600 hours 4:00 pm.
The renowned Nigerian Architect, Olayiwola Papa Omotayo, will be speaking on the benefits of greenery in urban built environment.
Ms. Esther A. N. Cobbah, the Chief Executive Officer and convener of the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement, expressed appreciation to the Vice President for the visit.
“Her Excellency’s visit is a powerful validation of the relevance of this Movement. The Ghana Garden and Flower Show is not just about plants and flowers: it is about inspiring behaviour change, driving innovation, and contributing to Ghana’s socio-economic transformation,” Ms. Cobbah said.
The Ghana Garden and Flower Show is the flagship event of the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement, initiated by Stratcomm Africa in 2013 to promote environmental sustainability, youth entrepreneurship, and green innovation.
This year’s edition runs from Saturday 20th – Sunday, 28th September 2025 at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, featuring exhibitions, masterclasses, the Green to Riches Youth Conference, and diverse business networking opportunities.
The show continues to promote a greener, cleaner, healthier, wealthier and more beautiful Ghana.
GNA