Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
The World-Meets-In-Ghana Investors’ Forum and Executive Dinner Ball is scheduled 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.
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 organised under the theme: “Ghana, a promising investment destination in Africa”.
The main organiser, 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, which takes place 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 whom are accomplished investors and public officials. The occasion will be graced by high dignitaries such as President 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 strictly 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 presidents of Fortune 500 firms, is expected to be the keynote speaker at the Executive Dinner Ball.”
Professor Dr. Ambassador Tal Edgars is Group Executive Chairman, GBSH Consult Worldwide, a multi-award winning strategic foresight and management consulting firm.
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.
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.”
Organisations 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 whose contributions have impacted 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.