By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah
In preparation for the second Kwahu Business Forum, set for Saturday, April 19, 2025, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah met with executives of key state-owned financial institutions on Thursday, April 3, 2025, to discuss strategies for strengthening Ghana’s business environment.
Mr. Debrah, a prominent Kwahu businessman, reaffirmed President Mahama’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly climate, as outlined in his campaign promises.
The discussions focused on tailored financial solutions to support businesses, expand access to capital, and promote industrialization.
The CEOs explored ways to enhance SME financing, build entrepreneurial capacity, and position local enterprises for global competition.
The high-level meeting was attended by:
- Sylvester Mensah, CEO, Exim Bank
- Ato Sarpong, MD, Agricultural Development Bank
- Doliwura Zakaria, CEO, National Investment Bank (NIB)
- Francis K. Arthur, CEO, Ghana Export Promotion Authority
- Daniel Wilson Addo, MD, Consolidated Bank Ghana
- Farihan Alhassan, MD, Ghana Commercial Bank
- Michael Abbey, CEO, Venture Capital Trust Fund
- Dr. Randolph Nsor-Ambala, CEO, Development Bank Ghana
- Seth Terkper, Presidential Advisor on the Economy
This year’s Kwahu Business Forum, themed “The Future of Business: The Role of the Financial Sector,” aims to foster deeper collaboration between financial institutions and the private sector, unlocking new investment opportunities and driving sustainable economic growth.
