The age-old dispute regarding the superior jollof rice nation reached a conclusion at the "Jollof Wars" contest during the 3rd Made-in-Ghana Bazaar.Ghana clinched the championship, securing the title for the finest jollof, with Nigeria trailing in second place and The Gambia securing third.

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Jollof rice, a staple of West African cuisine, is traditionally crafted with long-grain rice, tomatoes, chilies, onions, spices, and occasionally additional vegetables and/or meat, all cooked together in a single pot.Its components and cooking techniques vary across diverse regions.

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The 3rd edition of the Made-in-Ghana Bazaar, a key initiative by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, kicked off on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Accra International Conference Centre.The event, themed "Promoting Made-in-Ghana Goods and Services for Economic Prosperity," showcased a variety of local products and services.

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At the inauguration, Trade and Industry Minister Kobina Tahir Hammond (MP) commended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration for orchestrating the event. Stressing the significance of showcasing Made-in-Ghana products and services globally, he urged citizens to rally behind local goods, underlining their pivotal contribution to the nation's economic growth and continuity.<img

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alt="" class="wp-image-676643" />“Every purchase made here today helps to sustain livelihoods and promote productivity and sustainability in our communities,” Mr. Hammond added.Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Mavis Nkansah-Boadu, addressed attendees, affirming that the Bazaar is designed to facilitate the

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entry of Ghanaian products and services into global markets through the network of Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad and missions accredited to Ghana.She highlighted that this initiative would bolster the growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by offering them opportunities to expand into international markets, including the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).Ambassador Ramses J.

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Cleland, Chief Director for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, expressed confidence that the three-day event would contribute significantly to achieving the Bazaar’s objectives of economic development and support for Ghana's small and medium-scale sector.

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The Bazaar featured a wide range of Made-in-Ghana goods and services, live performances of Made-in-Ghana music, and a panel discussion on "The Changing Nature of Economic Diplomacy - A Private Sector Perspective."The event concluded on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

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