Nat’l Tymes News Desk
GHANA has intensified efforts to attract foreign investment and strengthen economic ties with the United Kingdom as the Ghana-UK Investment Summit opened in London.
Delivering the welcome address at the summit, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson, described Ghana as a stable and attractive destination for investors seeking long-term opportunities in Africa.
The two-day summit brought together government officials, investors, financiers, entrepreneurs and business leaders from both countries to explore new areas of cooperation, investment and business growth.
Mrs. Benson said Ghana and the UK must continue to deepen their relationship through a modern economic partnership built on innovation, sustainability, shared prosperity and mutual growth. She noted that the summit was designed to create stronger commercial links and unlock fresh opportunities for businesses in both countries.
She highlighted Ghana’s on-going economic transformation under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, explaining that government is pursuing policies aimed at restoring economic stability, accelerating industrialisation, creating jobs and positioning the country as a leading investment hub in Africa.
According to her, a key pillar of the government’s agenda is the proposed 24-hour economy initiative, which seeks to boost productivity, increase exports, create jobs and attract investment into value-added industries through continuous economic activity.
The High Commissioner stressed that Ghana is not only looking for capital inflows but also meaningful partnerships that will support industrialisation, skills development, technology transfer, infrastructure expansion and sustainable economic growth.
She further touted Ghana’s strengths, including political stability, democratic governance, strategic location, abundant natural resources and a youthful workforce. She added that Ghana’s position as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area offers investors access to a market of more than 1.4 billion people across the continent.
Mrs. Benson expressed appreciation to investors and institutions participating in the summit, saying their presence reflected confidence in Ghana’s future and the opportunities available in the country.
She disclosed that discussions during the summit would focus on key sectors including infrastructure, energy, mining, agribusiness, manufacturing, financial services, technology, healthcare and tourism. Participants are also expected to engage in business networking sessions aimed at identifying projects and partnerships that will benefit both Ghanaian and British businesses.
The High Commissioner expressed optimism that the summit would lead to concrete investments and long-lasting partnerships, noting that the true success of the event would be measured by the business deals, collaborations and economic opportunities created in the years ahead.
She also praised the longstanding friendship between Ghana and the UK and reaffirmed the commitment of the Ghana High Commission to supporting investors and businesses interested in establishing or expanding operations in Ghana.
Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson urged participants to take advantage of the opportunities available, expressing confidence that the future of Ghana-UK economic cooperation remains bright and promising.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
