Aliko Dangote
Africa’s leading industrialist and business magnate, Aliko Dangote, will join President John Dramani Mahama to open the 2026 Invest Ghana Summit (IGS), scheduled for November 16 and 17 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.
The two-day summit is expected to attract investors, multinational corporations, policymakers and business leaders from across the world, as Ghana seeks to strengthen its position as a preferred destination for investment and regional business expansion.
According to a statement issued by the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), the summit will connect international capital with investment-ready opportunities across manufacturing, agribusiness, infrastructure, energy, logistics, healthcare, mining, tourism, digital technology and the creative economy.
The summit is being convened by GIPA, with support from the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), the National AfCFTA Coordination Office and the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+).
Other partners include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Finance.
Held under the theme, “Investing in Ghana’s New Economy: Building a Productive Economy that Creates Value and Competes Globally,” the summit will showcase Ghana’s investment opportunities and promote partnerships to support the country’s economic transformation agenda.
The statement said the discussions would highlight the government’s US$10 billion investment programme for 2026 to 2030, which seeks to shift the economy from stabilisation towards production-led growth.
The programme targets investment in agriculture, manufacturing, energy, mining value addition, tourism and other productive sectors.
The summit will also highlight the recently enacted GIPA Act, which is expected to strengthen the investment facilitation framework and improve services and support for investors.
A major attraction will be an exclusive fireside conversation with Mr Dangote, who will share insights from building one of Africa’s largest industrial conglomerates.
The session will examine opportunities to scale investment, strengthen regional value chains and advance industrial development across the continent.
This will be followed by a keynote address by President Mahama, who is expected to outline Ghana’s economic transformation agenda and its vision for investment-led growth, industrialisation and export expansion.
Chief Executive Officer of GIPA, Simon Madjie, said Mr Dangote’s participation sent a strong signal to the international investment community about Ghana’s growing appeal as a destination for large-scale industrial investment.
“Mr. Dangote’s presence at the Invest Ghana Summit is a powerful endorsement of Ghana’s economic potential and investment outlook. As one of Africa’s most respected industrial leaders, he will enrich discussions on industrialisation, regional value chains and private-sector-led growth, while inspiring investors and entrepreneurs seeking to build globally competitive businesses from Africa,” he said.
Another major feature of the summit will be an Investor Facilitation Hub, bringing together 19 public institutions under one roof to provide direct support to investors.
The hub will offer assistance with business registration, taxation, permits, immigration services, investment incentives, environmental approvals and other regulatory requirements.
The summit will also host an AfCFTA Investment Breakfast to explore investment opportunities arising from the continent’s single market.
Discussions will focus on industrialisation, regional value chains, investment facilitation and how businesses can leverage Ghana’s position as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat to expand their operations across Africa.
By Ebenezer K. Amponsah