Accra: Mr Julian Opuni, Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, has urged stakeholders to place innovation, sustainability, and digitalisation at the center of Ghana’s horticulture development agenda. He made the call at the Ghana Horticultural Expo 2025, themed ‘Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation for a Competitive Horticultural Sector.’ Mr Opuni highlighted the bank’s involvement in the sector and its role in driving inclusive growth, foreign exchange generation, and national development.

According to Ghana News Agency, the forum brought together policymakers, development partners, agribusiness leaders, exporters, and government agencies. Mr Opuni emphasized Fidelity Bank’s plan to address financial challenges in the sector, noting that horticulture remains vital for Ghana’s inclusive growth, job creation, food security, and foreign exchange. The bank’s partnership with the Federation of Associations of Ghana Exporters (FAGE) has yielded tangible results.

‘Next month, in collaboration with FAGE, we will host a practical masterclass for exporters to walk them through our products, explain the requirements, and help businesses become truly investment-ready.’ These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to build capacity across the export ecosystem.

Mr Opuni stressed the importance of building strong ecosystems, supporting cross-border trade policies, investing in infrastructure, and embracing sustainability as a competitive advantage. He stated, ‘We are proud to stand with you, not just as a bank, but as a partner for progress. Together, we can grow something truly bigger: a vibrant, export-led economy that delivers real value for farmers, businesses, communities, and the nation as a whole.’

He revealed that over GHC 45 million had been disbursed through the Bank’s ‘BRIDGE-in Agriculture’ programme with Mastercard and an additional GHS 100 million through various credit facilities, following the launch of the Export Club partnership with FAGE two years ago. This financial support has strengthened foreign exchange inflows and contributed to Ghana’s economic stability.

Mr Opuni reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to serve as ‘a true partner’ to the horticultural sector, stating, ‘We want to be more than just a financier; we want to be an enabler – actively partnering with agribusinesses, exporters, and institutions to unlock the immense potential of horticulture.’