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Watch historic footage of Ghana’s 1976 International Trade Fair opening

In 1976, Ghana hosted the International Trade Fair and Exhibition, marking a historic moment in international trade and economic collaboration.

The site, located at Tse Addo in the La Dade Kotopon constituency, was designed by Vic Adegbite, Jacek Chyrosz, and Stanislaw Rymasze­wski and was part of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s industrialization agenda aimed at expanding the country’s international trade efforts.

The fair attracted exhibitors from 273 companies across 29 countries, showcasing Ghana’s growing prominence as a hub for trade and innovation in Africa. The event featured industries ranging from manufacturing to agriculture and technology.

Footage from the 1976 opening event has recently emerged on social media, depicting how the fair provided a platform for businesses to connect, exchange ideas, and explore investment opportunities at the time.

Although Dr. Nkrumah was not present due to his overthrow in 1966, Lieutenant General J. A. Ankrah, the Head of State at the time, officially opened the event. It saw the participation of 17 foreign countries, 7 African nations, and over 40 Ghanaian industries.

Subsequent international trade fairs were occasionally further solidifying the event’s importance.

The Ghana Trade Fair reinforced the country’s commitment to economic growth and international cooperation, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the most successful trade fairs in the region’s history.

See the video below:

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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