12/12/2025
LAUNCHING OF AN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK MARKET AT VOLIVO, SHAI-OSUDOKU, GREATER ACCRA Organized by the Lower-Volta Association of Small-Scale Miners and Farmers.
Date: Tuesday, 23rd December 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: The International Livestock Market, Volivo–Lanor.
The Lower-Volta Association of Small-Scale Miners and Farmers is set to make a transformative impact in the Shai-Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region with the launch of a 24-hour International Livestock Market. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant step toward enhancing agricultural productivity, promoting trade, and creating sustainable employment opportunities across the Lower Volta basin.
Designed as an integrated hub for both livestock production and aquaculture, the market is expected to generate over 1,000 jobs, stimulating rural economic growth while supporting farmers, traders, processors, transporters, and youth in agribusiness.
The market will feature a diverse range of livestock, including cattle, sheep, goats, and local poultry, establishing Volivo as a central point for livestock trading within the region and beyond.
KEY THEMATIC AREAS IN THE VALUE CHAIN
TRADE LIVESTOCK24
A dedicated trading space for cattle, sheep, goats, and local birds.
REAR LIVESTOCK24
An intensive livestock ranching initiative focused on cattle, goats, sheep, and local poultry to boost supply and sustainability.
AQUATIC W**D SHARVEST24
A unique programme focused on harvesting aquatic weeds from the Lower Volta to produce affordable livestock feed, while improving water flow and environmental health.
AQUACULTURE24
Small-holder cage culture for Tilapia, Catfish, and Heterotis (African Arowana), contributing to enhanced fish production and aquaculture livelihoods.
MAKE-LIVESTOCK & FISH24
A modern slaughterhouse and processing center providing deboning, sausage production, and small-scale fish feed manufacturing to enhance value addition.
BUILD24
Environmentally responsible sand dredging along the Volta River to support construction activities while ensuring sustainable river management.
GROW24
Small-scale irrigation farming of rice, maize, cassava, plantain, potatoes, and soya beans—supporting both food production and animal feed value chains.
SHOW24
Aquatourism activities including Tilapia and Catfish viewing, recreational fishing, and eco-tourism experiences to stimulate local tourism.
CONNECT24
An inland transport system using wooden boats to link Shai-Osudoku and North Tongu—facilitating the movement of people, livestock, and farm produce to the market.
ASPIRE24
Youth and women-focused programmes offering training in agribusiness, empowerment in trade, and digital livestock tracking to prepare the next generation of agricultural leaders.
ZERO WASTE/RECYCLING24
Eco-friendly Black Soldier Fly larvae farming aimed at converting organic waste into nutritious livestock feed, supporting circular agriculture and sustainability.
As the new International Livestock Market prepares to open its doors, it promises to become a beacon of agricultural innovation, economic opportunity, and community development in the Shai-Osudoku District and the Lower Volta region at large. The association therefore invites prospective investors to come on board.
For Further Enquiries, Registration, Participation & Investment
Contact: Godwin — +233 (0) 24 292 1521 | Moses 0244496447
