The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Simon Madjie, has paid a visit engaging management and staff to share his vision for the organization.
During the meeting, he acknowledged the Centre’s achievements in enhancing investment promotion services but emphasized the need for more strategic efforts.
His top priority is to strengthen collaboration with key ministries and government agencies to streamline foreign direct investment (FDI) processes, align investor interests with national development goals, and drive sustainable economic growth.
Mr. Madjie outlined plans to map investment opportunities in every district and effectively market them to potential investors through sensitization tours. To ensure a regional presence, he proposed appointing directors in all 16 regions to oversee investment promotion efforts.
He also announced the establishment of an ‘AfCFTA Desk’ at GIPC to position Ghana as a leading investment hub under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
He also pledged to finalize the review of the GIPC Act and improve turnaround times for key registration processes, aligning the Centre’s activities with the government’s 24-hour economy policy.
Concluding his address, Mr. Madjie stressed the importance of building staff capacity and fostering internal and external collaboration.
He urged the team to actively support efforts to position Ghana as a prime investment destination, stating, “Ghana is Open for Business.”
The meeting also featured a ceremonial handover by former CEO Mr. Yofi Grant, who expressed gratitude to the staff and encouraged them to support the new leadership.
Mr. Madjie was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama, replacing Dr. Bernice Makafui, who has been reassigned to the Presidency as a Presidential Staffer.
