Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, says Ghana’s democracy, stability, and rule of law make it a safe and profitable destination for foreign investors.
He added that Ghana serves as Africa’s gateway, strategically located and endowed with hardworking, energetic, welcoming people plus vast natural resources — creating a business-friendly environment for all.
The Asante Monarch thus urged business leaders across the globe, especially in Canada and other parts of North America, to make Ghana their preferred destination when it comes to doing business in Africa.
“Ghana offers Canada stable democratic governance in West Africa and an energetic population, abundant natural resources; growing digital capacity; and a strategic geographic location and access to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
“Ghana is, therefore, ready for a serious partnership and I’m officially inviting businesses from all over the world, notable Canada, to come to Ghana and do business”, the 16th Asante King, who was positively marketing Ghana to businessmen in Canada stated.
The occasion was the ‘Beyond the 2026 World Cup’ Power Breakfast Business Meeting, which was held at the Woodbine Banquet Hall in Toronto, Canada on Tuesday. It was organised by the Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce and attracted personalities from Ghana and Canada.
In attendance were Myriam Montrat, Canada’s High Commissioner to Ghana; Professor Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada; and Linda Vasnani, President of the Canada-Ghana Chamber of Commerce, and other dignitaries.
According to Otumfuo, he is excited about the cordial relationship that exists between Ghana and Canada over the years, but he was quick to point out that the two sister countries should further deepen their relations so that their citizens would reap more benefits.
“When Canada makes strategic investments in Ghana, it gains entry to one of Africa’s most dynamic economies. Conversely, when Ghana collaborates effectively with Canada, it will benefit from technology, skills, market opportunities, finance, standards, and institutional expertise that can propel its development.
“I see opportunities in agro-processing, food security, mining and mineral value addition, renewable energy, digital technology, Artificial Intelligence, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, housing, tourism, education, textiles, logistics, creative industry, and professional services.
“I see opportunities for Canadian universities to partner with Ghanaian universities. I see opportunities for Ghanaian entrepreneurs to access Canadian markets, and I see opportunities for Canadian investors to support industrial power, clean energy, health infrastructure, and manufacturing,” he remarked.
Otumfuo also urged Ghanaians in the diaspora to “move from emotional attachment to strategic engagements, saying “remittances are important, but they are not enough. We need diaspora investment funds, mentorship networks, professional exchanges, technology transfer, export partnerships, and partnerships in structured business platforms.
“Let a Ghanaian professional in Toronto mentor a Ghanaian entrepreneur in Kumasi. Let the Ghanaian engineer in Calgary partner with a technical institute in Ghana. Let a Ghanaian wealthy professional in Ontario support healthcare at home, let the Ghanaian investor in Canada consider agribusiness, housing and education.”
The Asantehene received a standing ovation after his powerful delivery.
FROM I.F. Joe Awuah Kumasi