Deputy Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Mrs Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, has called on stakeholders to rally behind a new paradigm of sustainable and inclusive infrastructure development to drive national and regional growth.
She made this call as the Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 International Building-Infrastructure & Investment Expo (IBIXPO 2025), held at the Accra International Conference Centre from the 12th to 14th September, 2025.
The three-day conference and exhibition was organised by Image Consortium, in partnership with Global Afrisino.
The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, financiers and innovators to explore solutions under the theme: “Building Resilient Infrastructure for Sustainable Growth and Regional Integration.”
The event opened with addresses from Eugenia Adjorkor France, COO of Image Consortium and Mr. Albert Mensah, CEO of Global Afrisino, who underscored the event’s objectives of bridging knowledge gaps, fostering partnerships and unlocking investment opportunities in infrastructure.
“The theme for this year’s IBIXPO is not just a slogan. It is a call to action, a call to rethink how we design, build and sustain the systems that power our economies and connect our communities.
“Resilient infrastructure goes beyond concrete and steel – it is about creating networks and frameworks that withstand the test of time, unlock opportunities and drive inclusive development for generations to come.”
Their remarks were followed by a speech by the Deputy Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Hon. (Mrs) Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, who emphasized resilient and sustainable infrastructure, accountable financing, and public-private partnerships as key to bridging Ghana’s infrastructure gaps and driving national and regional growth.
In her speech, the Deputy Minister called for a rethink of how infrastructure is planned, financed, and delivered; emphasising the need to prioritise sustainability, inclusivity and resilience.
She explained, “At the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, we are guided by this vision. Our work spans affordable housing, resilient water supply systems, flood mitigation and urban regeneration.
In each of these areas, we are committed to delivering projects that are not only cost-effective and efficient, but also climate-resilient and socially inclusive. Our approach underscores the fact that the true measure of infrastructure success lies not simply in what we build, but in how we build.”
The Minister, however, noted that collaborative effort is required to achieve the vision of resilient infrastructure that powers economic transformation, strengthens communities, and safeguards the environment for future generations.
She thus urged policymakers, private sector actors, development partners, and civil society to work together in reshaping the infrastructure landscape of Ghana and the wider region.
Hon. Tetteh-Agbotui further commended organizers for the event, saying “Let me take a moment to commend the organisers, sponsors and partners of this conference.
“Your investment in knowledge-sharing and thought leadership is a service not only to Ghana but to Africa as a whole.
“It is through such platforms that we can collectively generate the ideas and partnerships necessary to overcome our infrastructure challenges.”
For his part, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Nana Dwemoh Benneh, underscored the importance of financing models that align with ethics, sustainability and climate resilience.
According to him, forums such as IBIXPO provide a vital platform to deliberate on the multifaceted aspects of infrastructure financing, from international sources to mobilizing local capital.
“Today, infrastructure financing requires more than just capital; it demands adherence to ethics, sustainability, and climate resilience. That is why platforms like this conference are so important; they bring stakeholders together to openly discuss these priorities and shape collective solutions. While international financing remains crucial, Ghana must also deepen its ability to mobilise local funding.
“The stronger we are internally, the more we can leverage external support. As a fund, we are proud to be associated with this dialogue and optimistic that the conversations here will help build a more resilient future for infrastructure development in our country,” Nana Dwemoh Benneh noted.
The event featured insightful panel discussions with industry experts, offering practical solutions and diverse perspectives on ethics, sustainability, and innovative financing models to attract private capital, among others.
The 2025 International Building-Infrastructure & Investment Expo (IBIXPO 2025) is supported by the Ministry for Works, Housing and Water Resources and the Ghana Infrastructure and Investment Fund (GIIF).
