Replicate Kwahu Business Forum nationwide- UCC don to Mahama

The Dean of the School of Business at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof John Gatsi, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to replicate the recently held Kwahu Business Forum across other regions of the country to stimulate business and economic growth.
According to Prof. Gatsi, the maiden edition of the forum, which took place in the Eastern Region during the Easter festivities, successfully mobilised entrepreneurs from the Kwahu enclave and provided a much-needed platform to stimulate business growth in the area.
He commended the initiative, describing it as a laudable move that should not be a one-off event.
“This is a good idea, and having similar forums across the country will encourage more businesspeople to explore opportunities in other regions,” he said.
Prof. Gatsi emphasised that the forum not only celebrated entrepreneurship but also fostered meaningful dialogue between business leaders and policymakers.
He added that replicating the event nationwide would create an enabling environment for regional economic development.
He further praised the involvement of the Chief of Staff in engaging commercial banks to participate in the forum, describing the move as strategic and impactful.
“That gesture will compel the commercial banks to make funding more accessible to entrepreneurs who are ready to start or expand businesses in those regions,” he noted.
Prof. Gatsi concluded by urging the government to institutionalise such business forums, stating that they are crucial for unlocking the economic potential of Ghana’s various regions.
Prof Gatsi made this commendation while speaking in an interview with Accra-based Kessben FM on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
Trending Business
NLA corporate affairs head defends KGL contract amid calls for review
11:31GPRTU announces 15% reduction in transport fares May 25
09:00TAGG grabs strategic trade partnerships at SelectUSA 2025 Summit
03:4613-member board of directors of GoldBod sworn in – Finance Minister tasks new team to strengthen Ghana’s economic recovery
01:27Cedi’s 16.7% surge marks major economic turnaround – Finance Minister
12:26FAGE to empower youth in agric-export through upcoming Horticulture Expo
13:09Resolve trade imbalance with trust, not tariffs - Bawumia to world leaders
02:41Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers call on members to slash prices as Cedi strengthens under Mahama's administration
04:39Your appointment has softened the grounds for us to get more business- SIC agents hail James Agyenim-Boateng
05:19New CMC boss pledges innovation, inclusion and staff welfare
02:41