2023 Ghana Investment and Opportunities Summit; KGL Group urges diaspora inclusion in post-COVID recovery programmes

KGL Group, title sponsors of this year’s Ghana Investment and Opportunities Summit ( GHIOS), has strongly advocated for the inclusion of Ghana’s Diaspora community in the government’s post COVID-19 recovery programmes.

The Executive Chairman of KGL Group and Board Chair of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Mr. Alex Apau Dadey, said the diaspora community must play a central role in the recovery initiatives.

The highly patronised summit, which was attended by captains of industry, private sector entrepreneurs and CEOs, government officials, the United Kingdom Diaspora community, and key partners from the UK government, was chaired by the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Approach
Speaking on the first day of the Summit held at the Hilton on Park Lane, London, Mr. Dadey stressed the need for Ghana’s post COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine conflict resurgence to be led by a clear, concise, and policy-driven approach that is centred around the Diaspora community.

He stated: “I stand here today as a passionate advocate of diaspora inclusion in our drive to transform the very structures of our economy. I remain passionate about guided investment, and not debt, as the preferred path for our transformational agenda.”

Breaking barriers
Mr Dadey, a successful entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience working on both sides of the Atlantic, stressed the need for multilateral collaboration, diaspora socio-economic inclusion, and harnessing of technology to break down barriers for business.

He added: “ There are numerous opportunities for investors in the wake of COVID-19. Industries have evolved and thrived, building ecosystems that deliver value to all stakeholders. “Ghana is a prime candidate for investors seeking post COVID-19 emerging markets and I urge all our diaspora to take advantage or be left behind in the boom that is to come.”

Personal experience
Mr Dadey also used himself as an example of a diasporan who has invested heavily in Ghana successfully.
He added. “For those diasporas and investors who need encouragement to make up their minds to invest in Ghana, I can boldly state without a shred of doubt, that the most successful period of my business life has been operating and investing in Ghana.

The opportunities and rewards have been tremendous, and the success of the KGL Group of companies bears testimony to this.

“Ghana, admittedly has its fair share of peculiar challenges, however, for any intrepid entrepreneur driven enough to wade through the challenges, success is inevitable.”

Government commitment
Vice President Bawumia echoed the sentiments shared by speakers at the summit, and highlighted the government’s commitment to continue to provide a conducive environment for the private sector to continuously thrive.

He encouraged the United Kingdom diaspora community, seasoned entrepreneurs and investors to consider Ghana as the first and only option for investment, especially as the country is well-placed for accelerated growth in the post COVID-19 era.

Energy policy
The Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh in a presentation on the Ghana Energy Policy, said it covers a whole value chain and seeks to bring out the best in the sector for the benefit of the people and nation.

About KGL Group
KGL Group is a wholly owned Ghanaian group of companies with interests in technology innovation, FinTech, logistics, property development, gaming, and commerce.

The parent company commands a network of specialized business units that promote efficient solutions and effective tech-based related services to customers across Ghana and partner operating regions.

Since its inception, the group has prioritized the development of digital innovations that impact industries.
According to Executive Chairman Alex Dadey, “As a Group, our vision is clear and within reach: Becoming a powerhouse in digitalization across Ghana and emerging markets across the sub-region by capitalizing on our portfolio of strong operating companies across diverse areas of expertise.”