The President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dr. Humphrey Kwesi Ayim Darke, addressed the Indian-Ghana Business Conclave on February 27, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel. The event, organized in collaboration with AGI and the Indian High Commissioner, aimed to “Strengthen Trade, Investment and Economic Partnership” between the two nations.
Dr. Darke emphasized the need for private sector businesses to adapt to changing times, particularly with the government’s initiative to establish a 24-hour economy. He stressed that businesses must rethink their strategies to align with emerging trends and deepen trade integration, expand investment opportunities, and foster industrial collaboration.
“The world is not waiting for us,” Dr. Darke said. “We must focus on making progress by leveraging partnerships with local businesses, driven by trade policies like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).”
The event drew over 100 industrialists who engaged with thought-provoking views from notable panellists such as
Mr David Ofosu-Dorte, Executive Chairman at AB & David Africa;
Dr. Nora Bannerman-Abbott, CEO of Sleek Garments Export Ltd. & Member, Board of Directors, Development Bank Ghana
Other prominent guests present at the program included
Mr. David Dr. John Hawkins Aseidu, Technical Advisor-Ministry of Trade Agribusiness and Industry; H.E Shri Manish Gupta, Indian High Commissioner; Mr. Tsonam Akpeloo, Accra Regional Chairman for AGI; Mr Austin Okere, Founder CWG Plc. Entrepreneur in Residence & CEO, Ausso Leadership Academy; and Dr. Richmond Frimpong, Chairman, African Economic Zones Chamber.
