ECOWAS was built to be West Africa’s economic engine, yet today it resembles a giant stuck in mud—vast in population and promise, but painfully slow in delivery. While the Alliance of Sahel States moves with urgency, building banks and rerouting trade, ECOWAS entrepreneurs drown in tariffs, delays, and costly transfers. The irony is brutal: it’s cheaper to ship to Europe than to trade next door.

At OTI, we say “No” to industrialization because it compromises people and planet. We say “Yes” to mechanization because it empowers farmers, strengthens communities, and ensures Ghana’s agriculture thrives sustainably in global markets. By combining ethical trade, smart farming, and innovative technology, OTI proves that growth does not have to come at the expense of integrity.