| The World-Meets-In-Ghana Investors’ Forum and Executive Dinner Ball is billed to take place in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, as part of the official programme of the 20th anniversary celebration of the coronation of His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Ashanti Kingdom of Ghana. The Manhyia Palace, which is the seat of the Asantehene, Ministry of Business Development, Ministry of Aviation, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana Free Zones Authority, Association of Ghana Industries, Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the UAE-Africa Mentoring Development Consortium (UAMDC) and some key media partners are collaborating to bring big-time investors to Ghana. It is being organized under the theme, “Ghana, a promising investment destination in Africa,” and the main organizer, E ON 3 Group, has indicated in a news release that it is determined to use Otumfuo’s 20th anniversary celebration to create “a platform to share Ghana’s tremendous investment opportunities with investors.” Sharing Ideas The E ON 3 Group is also seeking to create a platform of engagement among investors from around the world and the local business community as well as project Ghana to investors as the most attractive investment destination in Africa. The group further said it is seeking to highlight promising areas of the Ghanaian economy to the world and create networking opportunities among businesses, investors and government representatives. According to the release, the event has been divided into two parts – the Executive Dinner Ball – which takes place on 3rd May, 2019 at the Manhyia Palace at 7:00 pm and the Investment Forum the following day at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Kumasi, at 9:00 am. Executive Dinner Ball “The Executive Dinner Ball is expected to attract about 750 participants, most of who are accomplished investors and public officials. The occasion will be graced by high dignitaries, including President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo; former President J.A. Kufuor; Ministers of State; high-profile public sector officials; members of the Diplomatic Corps and both local and foreign industrialists,” according to the release. E ON 3 Group pointed out that, “The Executive Dinner Ball will be for high-profile personalities. It is meant for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the enstoolment of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as well as an occasion for the government to present its vision of attracting investments into the country.” | |||
E ON 3 Group stressed that attendance at the event is by invitation only. The Investors’ Forum It continued, “H.E. Professor Dr. Ambassador Tal Edgars, a global multi-award winning, well known business mogul, mentor, erudite speaker, senior diplomat and advisor to many heads of state and The release also disclosed that Professor Napoleon Moses, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Alcorn State University in the United States, is expected to speak at the Forum. In addition to his consultancy, Professor Moses served as a tenured faculty member and Dean of Applied Sciences, Provost, Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer for universities in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Chicago, IL. His consulting also includes advocating for the concerns and interests of a select group of clients before Members of the U.S. Congress. Prof is currently Chairman of Access Global, Inc. The Ashanti Regional Minister will make a presentation on investment opportunities in the region; and the Minister for Finance will deliver an address on the topic, “Providing the Good Economic Governance and Macro-economic Framework to Underpin the Take-off of the Ghanaian Economy.” President Akufo-Addo, the release stated, will cap it up with a brief address on the topic, “Providing an Enabling Environment for Private Investment to Thrive: A Case of Ghana.” Organizations and individuals who have contributed significantly to the cultural and socio-economic development of the country shall be honoured during the Executive Dinner Ball, especially those impacting lives. E ON 3 revealed that more than 20 embassies and high commissions as well as top business entities had confirmed their participation in the event. |
