GFZA kicks off “Ghanaian Entrepreneurs for Export” roadshow
The “Ghanaian Entrepreneurs for Export” drive is a roadshow that will see the leadership of the GFZA personalising its interaction with potential investors
The CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority Michael Oquaye Jnr has stressed on the need for the citizenry to leverage on the deals the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has to offer.
He was speaking at an interaction session as part of the GFZA’s drive to consolidate and grow local interest and participation in the Free Zones Scheme and also to encourage businesses to take advantage of AfCFTA.
The informal business interaction saw Oquaye talking through the need for Ghanaian investors and entrepreneurs like the members of the East Legon Executive Club to take advantage of the scheme, in line with the authority’s vision to assist Ghanaian businesses to “achieve more exports, beyond the horizon – into Africa and the rest of the world”
Oquaye informed the group that contrary to the perception that the Free Zones Scheme is an area fully dominated by foreign companies, available figures show; 31% of businesses are wholly owned by Ghanaians, 33% jointly owned by Ghanaians and foreign interest, and 36% wholly foreign owned.
“More Ghanaians must get on board to create more wealth and jobs locally, in line with the vision of Ghana Beyond Aid – as espoused by President Akufo-Addo,” he said.
Members of the club took turns to ask questions touching on how to secure a licence, challenges with exports into West Africa, the need for government support businesses to penetrate other countries among others.
The “Ghanaian Entrepreneurs for Export” drive is a roadshow that will see the leadership of the GFZA personalising its interaction with potential investors, associations and business groupings.
Nana Prempeh Agyeman
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