Chief of Staff holds talks with financial institutions ahead of 2nd Kwahu Business Forum

Chief of Staff Mr. Julius Debrah held a meeting on April 3, 2024. He met with managers from key state-owned financial institutions. This meeting was part of the preparations for the Kwahu Business Forum.

Mr. Debrah, a successful businessman from Kwahu, spoke briefly. He emphasized President Mahama’s commitment to supporting businesses. This support was part of the President's campaign promise.

The discussions focused on creating practical financial solutions for Ghanaian businesses. The CEOs also explored innovative support mechanisms for entrepreneurs. They aimed to help businesses grow from retail to large-scale industrial projects.

Additionally, they discussed ways to enhance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs are crucial to Ghana’s economy and need tools to compete globally.

Key attendees included Sylvester Mensah, CEO of Exim Bank; Edward Ato Sarpong, Managing Director of Agricultural Development Bank; and Doliwura Zakaria, CEO of National Investment Bank (NIB). Other participants were Francis K. Arthur from Ghana Export Promotions Authority and Daniel Wilson Addo from Consolidated Bank Ghana.

Also present were Farihan Alhassan, MD of Ghana Commercial Bank; Michael Abbey from Venture Capital Trust Fund; Dr. Randolph Nsor-Ambala from Development Bank Ghana; and Mr. Seth Terkper, Presidential Advisor on the Economy.

This year’s Kwahu Business Forum is themed “The Future of Business: The Role of the Financial Sector.” It will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

The forum aims to facilitate dialogue between financial institutions and private sector players. It will highlight investment opportunities and discuss policy interventions for a stronger business landscape in Ghana.