Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, the District Chief Executive of Anloga, has highlighted the vast natural and industrial potential of the district during District Day at the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair in Ho.
She noted that Anloga was richly endowed with mineral resources, particularly at Bomigo, where an estimated 15 million metric tonnes of clay deposits have been identified.
These deposits, she said, presented enormous opportunities to produce bricks, roofing tiles, ceramic ware, and plumbing fixtures, products that remained in high demand across the country and had the potential to create significant employment for local communities.
Madam Kpedor emphasised that trade and investment were powerful drivers of economic transformation and poverty reduction, adding that districts that welcomed investors tended to grow faster, innovate more, and provided improved livelihoods for their people.
“As a young but highly resource-endowed district, Anloga assures all investors of a peaceful environment, supportive traditional institutions, and a favourable investment climate,” she said.
“On behalf of the people of Anloga District, I warmly invite you to explore the vast opportunities we offer in agriculture, agro-processing, tourism, fisheries, manufacturing, and human capital development. Together, we can transform potential into prosperity.”
Mr Joel Degue, a consultant and Landscape Ecology Researcher, told the Ghana News Agency that the Bomigo clay site contained more than 12 layers of clay, each with its own colour and specific industrial use.
“Some layers are white, others yellowish, and many more shades,” he explained.
“Buildings constructed with this clay are extremely durable and cannot be washed away by rainwater.”
He added that the clay pans extended from Bomigo through Vume and continued into the sea towards the south, making the area one of the most significant clay belts in the region.
Mr Jerry Ameko, the Dean of MDCEs in the Volta Region, commended the participating districts and municipalities for their strong showing at the fair, noting that their commitment signals a readiness to drive development under the government’s vision of a 24-hour economy.
“When you see the districts performing, it tells you something. Do not just pass through this fair without visiting the individual district stands,” he urged.
“Every district assembly has a stand, and their displays present a clear picture of the opportunities that exist. These are opportunities we can all tap into and invest in to bridge our development gaps.”
Mr Ameko encouraged visitors to take their time to tour the exhibition, interact with district representatives, and explore the wide range of products and services being showcased.
“This fair is a golden opportunity. Everything you would look for in other parts of Ghana; you can find here at the Volta Fair. You do not need to travel to Bolga, Kumasi, Accra, Enchi, or Kade. The Volta Region has brought the entire country into one space,” he said.
Madam Kpedor and her delegation were accompanied by the Atokor African Cultural Troupe, whose spectacular performances added colour and vibrancy to the District Day celebration.
