Carved from Volta with capital at Dambai, Oti Region stretches along the Oti arm of Lake Volta. It is characterized by farming and fishing communities and diverse ethnic groups including Nchumuru, Krachi, Adele and others.

Land Market

Customary tenure prevails. Lakeside settlements experience demand for landing sites, aquaculture, and housing. Farmlands for yam, cassava and cashew are leased through traditional structures, followed by survey and registration to secure tenure.

Culture

Festivals celebrate fishing and yam harvests. Canoe making, basketry and pottery are notable crafts. Cuisine features freshwater fish with banku and fufu.

Tourism

Kyabobo National Park’s rugged hills, Dambai ferry crossing, islands on the lake, and waterfalls near Nkwanta present growing eco-tourism potential.

Predominant Activities

Agriculture and Fisheries

Yam, cassava, maize, groundnuts and cashew; capture fisheries and cage aquaculture on Lake Volta.

Trade and Services

Agro-trade, boat transport services, and small hospitality clusters in Dambai, Nkwanta and Krachi.