The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG), led by Executive Secretary Samson Asaki Awingobit, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie.
The meeting provided a platform to discuss key challenges and opportunities within the trade and investment sector, ensuring GIPC’s attention on crucial matters.
During the engagement, Mr. Awingobit reaffirmed IEAG’s commitment to advocating for value addition by producers and emphasized the need for stronger collaboration among stakeholders.
He stressed the importance of understanding mutual areas of interest and assured Mr. Madjie that the IEAG remains supportive and open to further engagement.
He also urged the GIPC CEO to take on the task of promoting Ghana internationally. “Go and sell Ghana to the world,” he stated, highlighting the country’s immense trade and investment potential.
Mr. Madjie welcomed the collaboration and underscored the importance of continuous consultation. He suggested amending certain laws to accommodate emerging sector needs and reiterated the need for a “24-hour economy” to drive growth.
He also revealed that the GIPC is working on mapping out an investment portfolio tailored to different regions, ensuring investment opportunities are evenly distributed across the country.
Both parties pledged to work together to enhance Ghana’s global trade and investment prospects.