President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of a new 10-member Governing Board for the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), a move aimed at enhancing the organization’s capacity to attract investments critical for Ghana’s economic transformation.
The appointment aligns with the GIPC Act and follows consultations with the Council of State.
Former Minister of State Akwasi Oppong-Fosu will chair the newly constituted board and includes influential figures from the finance, industry, and academic sectors. Among the members are Dr. Zakaria Mumuni, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana; Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission; Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Sampson Ahi; Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem; and the CEO of GIPC, Simon Madjie.
Additional board members include John Awuah, CEO of the Ghana Association of Banks; Mercy Afrowa Needjan, President of the Greater Accra Markets Association; Dr. Reuben Owusu Gyamfi; and Major Christine Naa Adoley Oko (Rtd).
At the inauguration ceremony held in Accra, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, emphasized the pivotal role of GIPC in fostering job creation and stimulating economic growth through strategic Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
She highlighted the government’s commitment to reviewing the GIPC Act, which is designed to establish a more resilient and investor-friendly regulatory framework, asserting, “This will ensure that Ghana remains a top destination for high-quality investments.”
Chairperson Akwasi Oppong-Fosu reaffirmed the board’s dedication to supporting the Ministry in achieving President Mahama’s vision of a transformed, investment-driven economy.
Simon Madjie, the CEO of GIPC, described the inauguration as a significant milestone for the Centre and expressed optimism that the expertise brought by the new board members would greatly enhance the Centre’s investment promotion efforts.
This development signals a renewed commitment to fostering an environment conducive to investment, ultimately driving Ghana’s economic progress.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
