TANKO Woos Global Investors for Strategic Investment in Ghana

Member of the Council of State representing the Volta Region, Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, has urged international investors to consider Ghana as a reliable destination for business, stressing that the country is seeking partnerships and not handouts.

Dr Kwamigah-Atokple made the remarks while addressing the 5th Annual Business Exchange Forum – Invest in Ghana Dialogue held in Chicago, United States of America, where he joined business executives, investors, diaspora leaders and policymakers to discuss opportunities within Ghana’s economy.

The forum brought together key personalities including the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr Simon Madjie, and Representative Sonya Harper of the Illinois State Legislature, alongside other business leaders.

In his address, Dr Kwamigah-Atokple said Ghana’s investment story remains strong and should be viewed through the lens of opportunity, growth and long-term partnerships.

“Ghana is not asking the world for charity; Ghana is inviting the world to do business,” he stated.

He explained that investors looking for stable economies where they can achieve sustainable returns should look towards Ghana because of the country’s economic potential, natural resources and strategic position within Africa.

According to him, Ghana’s position as one of Africa’s largest economies, the continent’s leading gold producer and one of the world’s top gold-producing nations presents significant opportunities for investors.

He also highlighted Ghana’s role in the global cocoa industry, noting that together with Côte d’Ivoire, the country remains among the world’s leading cocoa producers.

The Council of State member further pointed to Ghana’s hosting of the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), describing it as a major advantage that provides investors access to a continental market of more than 1.4 billion people.

Dr Kwamigah-Atokple, however, noted that Ghana’s investment opportunities extend beyond natural resources, emphasizing areas such as value addition, industrialisation, agribusiness, logistics, tourism, technology and manufacturing.

A major focus of his presentation was the Volta Region, which he described as one of Ghana’s most promising but underexplored investment destinations.

He said the region possesses fertile agricultural lands, abundant water resources, attractive tourism sites and a peaceful population, making it suitable for investment in commercial agriculture, agro-processing, fisheries, manufacturing and hospitality.

The Council of State member also highlighted ongoing government efforts towards developing a modern port and harbour facility in the region, explaining that such infrastructure could position the Volta Region as an important gateway for trade and investment in Ghana and the wider West African market.

“Fortunes are rarely made by following the crowd. They are made by recognising opportunity before everyone else does,” Dr Kwamigah-Atokple said, encouraging investors to identify emerging opportunities before they become highly competitive.

He expressed appreciation to The Progressive Minds Show and organizers of the Business Exchange Forum for creating a platform that connects Ghanaian opportunities with international investors and strengthens economic relations between Ghana and the United States.

The forum, he said, provided an important avenue for Ghana to communicate its investment potential to the global business community and promote stronger public-private partnerships.

Dr Kwamigah-Atokple reiterated that Ghana remains open to investors and ready to collaborate with businesses seeking sustainable opportunities.

He added that the Volta Region, in particular, is prepared to welcome investors who are interested in contributing to economic transformation, job creation and regional development.