The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Accra Regional Branch, has held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a business seminar at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel under the theme, “Unlocking Access to Finance and Embracing Digital Transformation for Business Growth.”
In his welcome address, the Regional Chairman, Mr. Tsonam Cleanse Akpeloo, highlighted the growing importance of digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in modern industrial production. He urged businesses to embrace emerging technologies to improve efficiency, remain competitive and adapt to changing industry trends.
The AGI Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Seth Twum-Akwaboah, reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to policy advocacy and business development, emphasising the importance of collective action in addressing challenges facing industry. He noted that a united business community was better positioned to advance its advocacy and influence policies that support industrial growth.
The seminar featured presentations on trade, financing, digital innovation and investment opportunities. Speakers included Mrs. Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka, Group CEO of Traders of Africa; Mr. David Garibu of MTN; Mr. Fiifi Annorh, Executive Director of SAS Finance; Mr. Ray Fiifi Nkum of Medulla Digital; Ms. Michelle Atta-Mills, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF); and Mr. Liang Tamakwe Ekuadiz of MEST Africa. The Guest of Honour was Mrs. Maame Saama Peprah, Esq., Registrar of Companies.
The event provided a platform for members to review regional activities, engage key stakeholders and explore practical ways to improve access to finance, adopt digital technologies and expand business opportunities.
Through such initiatives, AGI continues to support its members, strengthen private-sector advocacy and promote a more competitive, innovative and resilient industrial sector in Ghana.
