By: Jacob Aggrey
The newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Board of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Akwasi Opong-Fosu has expressed deep appreciation to the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, for the confidence reposed in him and the members of the board.
In an interview with the media after the swearing-in ceremony held on Wednesday, 9th July 2025, in Accra, by the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the new board chair described the opportunity to serve at such a crucial point in Ghana’s economic transformation as both an honour and a responsibility.
He reaffirmed the board’s commitment to supporting the President’s vision of using strategic investment as a tool to promote inclusive growth, create decent jobs, and improve the lives of Ghanaians.
Mr Opong-Fosu also pledged his full support for President Mahama’s Reset Agenda, which aims to rebuild the economy, restore investor confidence, and lay the foundation for long-term national development.
He emphasised that GIPC would play a vital role in achieving this goal by attracting investments that align with Ghana’s developmental priorities.
He highlighted the role of the GIPC board as a bridge between the President’s leadership and direction, the management of GIPC responsible for execution, and the investor community whose trust and partnership are crucial to national progress.
“We accept this responsibility with humility and a strong sense of duty. Together with all stakeholders, public and private, local and international, we will work to make Ghana a top destination for credible and sustainable investment” he said.
He acknowledged the challenging state of the global economy and stressed the importance of transparency, innovation, and strategic partnerships in unlocking investment potential.
He also expressed optimism about the ability of targeted investments to grow businesses, reduce unemployment, and uplift vulnerable communities.
“We are not just looking at numbers. We are looking at how investments can lift communities and empower people,” he added.
The ten-member GIPC board, under the leadership of Hon. Opong-Fosu, is expected to provide strategic oversight and guidance to GIPC in attracting and retaining high-quality investments that promote inclusive growth and job creation.
The board includes experts and policymakers from various sectors, such as Deputy Trade Minister Sampson Ahi, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem, GIPC CEO Simon Madjie, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, Dr. Zakaria Mumuni, Dr. Reuben Owusu Gyamfi, Ghana Association of Banks CEO John Awuah, Major Christine Naa Adoley Oko (Rtd), and Greater Accra Markets Association President Mercy Afrowa Needjan.
Under Mr Opong-Fosu’s leadership, GIPC is expected to play an even more pivotal role in driving economic transformation and securing the future prosperity of Ghanaians.
Known for a strong background in governance and decentralisation, his leadership is expected to bring renewed focus and energy to GIPC’s strategic direction, including regional and local economic development through investments.
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