Washington D.C., USA – Eklips Investment Ghana Ltd, in partnership with the Office of the Gbese Mantse, has successfully concluded a high-level business delegation mission to the United States aimed at deepening trade, investment, and development cooperation between Ghana and key American institutions.

With support from the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, the mission spotlighted Ghana’s readiness to partner with U.S. businesses across agriculture, education, energy, mining, and technology.

The delegation’s journey began in Iowa with a visit to the headquarters of Self-Help International, a U.S. charity working with women in agriculture in Ghana’s Upper West Region.

This engagement reaffirmed the strength of grassroots U.S.-Ghana development partnerships focused on food security and women’s empowerment.

The team was next hosted by The Outreach Program founders, Floyd Hammer and Kathy Hamilton, who were instrumental in facilitating the delegation’s visit to the United States and coordinating key meetings.

During the visit, the delegation also participated in a presentation on the “Water-Point” system — an innovative water purification solution capable of providing safe and clean drinking water to underserved communities.

Eklips Investment Ghana Ltd is seeking to recommend this system to the Ghana Health Service, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Education to support access to clean water in schools and reduce absenteeism.

The solution is also being considered for rural hospitals and clinics, as well as Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to address local water challenges.

Additionally, Eklips aims to deploy the Water-Point system in mining-affected communities where water sources have been polluted, helping restore access to potable water.

Productive discussions also took place with the leadership of the World Food Prize Foundation, opening opportunities for Ghana to play a more prominent role in the Foundation’s annual global summit of agricultural thought leaders.

At Pioneer Seed, the delegation toured advanced laboratories and genetic plant facilities, assessing technologies that could strengthen Ghana’s agricultural resilience and food systems.

A key industrial stop was at Enagon Equipment Manufacturers, where Ghanaian delegates tested turnkey cassava, fruit, and vegetable processing systems. In addition to agro-processing, the Enagon team showcased modular gold processing equipment, aligning with Ghana’s goals of value addition and responsible mineral beneficiation.

These innovations reflect Ghana’s broader strategy for agro-industrialization, mineral value retention, export diversification, and rural economic transformation.

In Lynchburg, Virginia, the delegation visited Liberty University to engage in a multi-sector dialogue on agri-processing, energy, education (under Eklips Global Education), mining, and water solutions.

The discussions also focused on the upcoming Liberty University CEOs Summit, scheduled for October 15–17, 2025.

Though Dr. Dave Brat, Senior Vice President for Business Engagement and former U.S. Congressman, was unable to attend in person, he was ably represented by Mr. James Molesey, Director of International Partnerships.

The delegation also met with Dr. Emmanuel Clottey, a Ghanaian-American professor of Public Health and a strong advocate for African-led development, as well as Fulbright Director Edna Udobong, and Prof. Medina of the Liberty University School of Engineering. These interactions opened doors for strategic institutional collaborations in public health, innovation, engineering, and capacity building.

Mr. Abdul-Razak Yakubu, CEO of Eklips Investment Ghana Ltd, used the mission to reframe Africa’s global image. “Africa is not a charity project — it is a strategic trade and investment partner,” he stated. “The rise of Africa is just a mile away. Ghana, and Africa at large, are ready for innovation, technology partnerships, and human capital development.”

He further urged the African diaspora to channel their resources and expertise back home to help build the Africa they envision. Under his leadership, Eklips Investment Ghana Ltd is positioning itself as Africa’s Strategic Gateway for Trade, Investment, and Resource Mobilization — connecting global investors with scalable local solutions.

As part of the Liberty University CEOs Summit, Eklips will facilitate the participation of leading Ghanaian figures including Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education; Hon. Eric Opoku, Minister for Agriculture; Hon. Issifu Seidu, Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability; Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board; and Hon. Sylvester Adinam Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana EXIM Bank.

The delegation has requested a debrief meeting with Her Excellency Virginia E. Palmer, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, and the Embassy’s Commercial Officer, to share outcomes and explore ways to bring key U.S. businesses to Ghana for business-to-business (B2B) engagement and sectoral collaboration.

This visit has underscored Ghana’s potential not just as a development partner, but as a major player in global trade, innovation, and opportunity.