The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has embarked on a robust program to showcase Ghanaian businesses and products to the regional and international markets.
As part of this drive, the GFZA recently took part in the second edition of the ‘Ghana Business Expo’ in Abidjan.
The three-day event had as its primary focus an objective to help introduce Ghanaian businesses and products to the Ivorian market whilst also creating trading and economic opportunities for both Ghanaian and Ivorian companies.
Leading the Ghanaian delegation to the expo was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GFZA, Mr Michael Oquaye Jnr who also chaired a seminar organized on the side-lines of the expo to share ideas on trading and business development.
He was accompanied by Mr. Kwame Nsiah Asante, Director of Estate and Zones, Mrs. Patience Acorlor, Director GFZA Tema Regional Office, Ms. Anita Novi Quashie Marketing and Promotions Manager, and other staff members from GFZA.
In attendance at the expo was the Minister Plenipotentiary (Economic and Political) of the Ghana Embassy in Cote d’Ivoire, Mr Moses Envolah who represented the Ghana Ambassador in Cote d`Ivoire; high ranking representative of the Ivorian Customs who educated participating Ghanaian businesses on the tax and tariff systems in Cote d’Ivoire and duties aligned to the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Officials of the Ivorian Food and Drugs Authority (CODINORM) were also present to apprise the Ghanaian companies of standards and certification for entry into the Ivorian market.
