Omanghana
Namibia’s High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, has praised the cleanliness, greenery and peaceful atmosphere of Ho, describing the Volta Regional capital’s reputation as the “Oxygen City” as well deserved.
The diplomat made the remarks during a working visit to the municipality, where she held discussions with regional authorities and joined the Ho Municipal Chief Executive, Stephen Adom, on a walking tour of the city.
“Ho is beautiful, and the Oxygen City, as it’s named, is not misplaced at all,” she said after observing the city’s environmental conditions and development initiatives, according to Asaase Radio.
Beyond environmental management, the visit focused on strengthening practical economic cooperation between Namibia and Ghana, particularly through partnerships involving the Volta Region.
During a meeting with Volta Regional Minister James Gunu, both sides explored the possibility of creating formal sister-region arrangements between the Volta Region and suitable administrative regions in Namibia.
Such agreements could promote institutional knowledge-sharing, decentralized trade and long-term cooperation between local authorities, businesses and public institutions in the two countries.
Nghituwamata said Namibia wanted its historically strong political relationship with Ghana to develop into practical economic partnerships that would produce measurable benefits for citizens.
The High Commissioner identified agriculture, agribusiness, tourism, culture, fisheries, trade and investment as promising areas for collaboration. She also highlighted the Volta Region’s natural resources, entrepreneurial potential and strategic location as a gateway to neighboring West African countries.
The two sides discussed opportunities to promote eco-tourism and hospitality by using the region’s landscapes, cultural attractions and conference facilities to attract more domestic and international visitors.
Regional authorities also reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the Volta Region from environmental destruction associated with illegal mining. Officials said preserving the region’s forests, water bodies and agricultural land would be essential to its long-term economic development.
Potential cooperation in sustainable agriculture, coastal fisheries and municipal waste management was also considered during the engagements.
The visit is expected to pave the way for direct connections between Namibian and Ghanaian businesses, tourism operators and public-sector institutions. Both sides intend to develop the discussions into concrete partnerships and people-centered economic programs.
Volta Regional Minister James Gunu welcomed the initiative, saying closer cooperation could help unlock the region’s potential while strengthening the longstanding relationship between Ghana and Namibia.
Source: Omanghana
