Kofi Ahovi

  The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr. Mary Awusi, has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to attracting export-oriented investments, describing the country's 24-hour economy agenda as a catalyst for industrialisation, trade expansion and sustainable economic growth. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, at the opening of the seventh Ghana Trade and Investment Week in Accra, Dr. Awusi said the government's vision is to build a competitive and resilient economy anchored on infrastructure, reliable energy, efficient logistics and a vibrant private sector. The three-day event, organised by MIE Group in partnership with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and GBS Services, has brought together policymakers, investors, development partners and business leaders to explore investment opportunities across key sectors of Ghana's economy. Dr. Awusi said the theme, "24-Hour Economy: In...

Chief Executive of the GFZA, Amb. Michael Oquaye Jnr The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has announced that companies in the free zones enclave have made export earnings of over US$27 billion and have employed close to 33,000 people directly with over 31,000 of them being Ghanaians as the Authority currently has 217 active companies. The GFZA have consequently stated that government agencies are not barrier or have competitive edge over private companies but play a lead role in the facilitation and promotion of business for the socio-economic growth and development of the country. Speaking at the 3 rd Annual Investment week 2022 celebration in Accra, the Chief Executive of the GFZA, Amb. Michael Oquaye Jnr said the event forms part of the week long investment celebrations which commenced from the 5 th of December and will climax on the 9 th of December, 2022 held under the theme, “GFZA, Championing Export-Led Industrial Growth in the Context of AfCFTA and World Trade” with lead sp...