UKGCC Showcases Ghana’s Investment Potential at AFSIC 2025 in London
UKGCC Showcases Ghana’s Investment Potential at AFSIC 2025 in London
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) led a high-level Ghanaian delegation to the 2025 edition of the Africa Financial Services Investment Conference (AFSIC) – Investing in Africa, held in London, United Kingdom (UK), to promote Ghana as a leading destination for sustainable investment and trade partnerships.
The 2-day engagement formed part of the UKGCC’s ongoing mission to create platforms that connect Ghanaian businesses with global investment opportunities. The delegation, led by Sara-Adelaide Odamtten, Head of Trade Services at the UKGCC, included representatives from GCB Bank PLC (UKGCC Platinum member), National Investment Bank (NIB) PLC, Zinari Capital, EQ Developments, and the UKGCC UK-based Advisory Board.
Ahead of the conference, the delegation paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency, Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK and the Republic of Ireland, at the Ghana High Commission in Belgrave Square, London. Discussions focused on strengthening the UK-Ghana trade corridor, aligning investment priorities, and positioning Ghana competitively in the global economy.UK
On the sidelines of AFSIC, the delegation visited Ghana International Bank (GHIB), a UKGCC Platinum member institution, where discussions centred on enhancing trade finance cooperation, supporting Ghanaian exporters, and exploring innovative financial instruments to ease cross-border transactions between the UK and Ghana. GHIB reaffirmed its commitment to bridging Africa’s financial needs with international markets—an objective closely aligned with UKGCC’s mission to facilitate global trade and investment.
The engagements continued with a visit to the London Stock Exchange (LSE), where conversations focused on leveraging global capital markets to finance Ghana’s long-term industrialisation and exploring pathways for Ghanaian companies to access international equity and debt opportunities. The visit underscored the need for deeper collaboration between Ghana’s financial ecosystem and global market platforms to unlock new channels for trade, investment, and sustainable economic growth.
The delegation’s participation at AFSIC 2025 culminated in the Ghana Country Summit, held under the theme “Ghana: Positioning for Sustainable Growth and Global Investment,” at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel in London. The session, moderated by Ms. Odamtten, featured panelists from the public and private sectors, including Mrs. Diana Addo (Ghana High Commission), Mr. Kwadwo Ntrakwah (Ntrakwah & Co), Mr. George Fuachie (GCB Bank), Mr. David Tetteh (British International Investments), Mr. Musah Abdul Rahman (NIB PLC), Mr. John Scicchitano (Pangea Global Ventures), and Mr. Kwabena Appenteng (Verdant Capital).
Discussions explored Ghana’s evolving legal and regulatory environment for investors, access to finance and capital market innovation, the post-debt-restructuring outlook for the banking sector, and opportunities for green and inclusive investments. The Summit also showcased live investment opportunities in key sectors such as infrastructure, banking, and development finance.
Through these strategic engagements, the UKGCC reaffirmed its commitment to connecting Ghanaian businesses with global markets and fostering sustainable partnerships that drive economic transformation.
For more information on how to participate in UKGCC trade missions and global networking platforms, contact info@ukgcc.com.gh or visit www.ukgcc.com.gh.
