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Ghana: Horticulture "key" to inclusive growth of economy

Fidelity Bank Ghana has once again positioned itself at the forefront of Ghana's export-led growth agenda, with a strong call for cutting-edge sustainable solutions to unlock the full potential of the horticultural sector.

Speaking at the Ghana Horticultural Expo 2025, under the theme 'Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation for a Competitive Horticultural Sector', Julian Opuni, Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, delivered a message that underscores the critical role of the sector in driving inclusive growth, foreign exchange generation, and national development.

"It's not just about what we extract from the ground, but what we grow, process, and export to the world," Mr. Opuni remarked as he addressed a distinguished gathering of policymakers, development partners, agribusiness leaders, exporters, and government agencies. He reflected on the bank's growing involvement in the sector, highlighting Fidelity Bank's strategic partnership with the Federation of Associations of Ghana Exporters (FAGE), which has already yielded tangible results.

"Since the launch of our Export Club partnership with FAGE two years ago, we have disbursed over GH¢45 million through our 'BRIDGE-in Agriculture' program with Mastercard and an additional GH¢100 million through various credit facilities. This financial injection has directly strengthened foreign exchange inflows and contributed to Ghana's broader economic stability," he emphasized.

Read more at B&FT Online