ECOWAS, Ghana Government in High Level Talks to Boost Food Security, Trade and Regional Integration.
By Raymond Enoch
The ECOWAS Commissioner in charge of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Dr. Kalilou Sylla, on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to Ghana’s Minister of Food and Agriculture, H.E. Eric Opoku, in Accra, ahead of a major push to fast-track regional integration and food security in West Africa.
The high-level meeting set the tone for the official launch on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Accra of four day technical expert meetings on strategic projects designed to accelerate regional integration, promote intra-regional trade, boost agricultural productivity, strengthen food security and drive inclusive economic growth across ECOWAS member states.
Dr. Sylla briefed Minister Opoku on the upcoming engagements, stressing that the initiatives fall squarely within the ECOWAS Vision 2050 framework and align with the broader aspirations of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. He underscored that the planned technical sessions will focus on concrete, actionable programmes capable of transforming agriculture into a stronger engine of growth, job creation and resilience in the region.
The ECOWAS Commissioner used the occasion to commend Ghana’s leadership and sustained support for regional trade and agriculture programmes, highlighting the country’s role as a reliable partner in advancing regional integration. He praised Ghana’s policy drive to modernise agriculture, improve value chains and strengthen cross-border market linkages, noting that such efforts are vital to achieving shared prosperity in West Africa.
Minister Opoku, in turn, reiterated Ghana’s commitment to collaborate closely with ECOWAS institutions to deepen regional value chains, enhance food systems and remove barriers to trade in agricultural produce. The courtesy visit is expected to translate into stronger synergy between Accra and the ECOWAS Commission as the region moves to implement strategic projects that can secure food supplies, stabilise markets and lift millions out of poverty.
