25/05/2026
Ghana Free Zones Authority holds orientation for Foreign Service Officers
May, 2026
On 22nd May 2026, the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) hosted a delegation of Foreign Service Officers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of their pre-posting orientation programme, led by the Director for Culture, Linguistics and Trade Bureau, Mrs. Ninette Danquah Ivo, the visit was aimed at providing the officers with firsthand insight into the operations of Ghana’s Free Zones Scheme and the Authority’s role in advancing investment attraction and export-led industrialisation.
The programme opened with an address by the Director of the Tema Administrative Office, Mr. Edward Adu-Ntiamoah, who presented an overview of the Tema Free Zones Enclave, the Authority’s flagship enclave hosting over 70 companies, predominantly export-oriented enterprises.
In his welcome remarks, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Finance and Administration, Mr. Hamidu Sibiri Musah, underscored the strategic partnership between the Authority and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in promoting Ghana’s economic and international trade interests.
He emphasised that through diplomatic engagements and economic diplomacy, Ghana’s embassies can effectively position the country as a competitive investment destination and promote the incentives available under the Free Zones Scheme to drive foreign direct investment, technology transfer, export expansion and employment generation.
A detailed presentation was delivered by the Director for Corporate Affairs, PR & Aftercare, Dr. Mrs. Patience Agbleze Acorlor, covering the objectives of the Free Zones Programme, operational procedures, priority sectors and inter-agency collaboration. The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, during which the delegation received further clarification.
In his closing remarks, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Operations, Mr. Lateef Apau Wiredu, encouraged the officers to promote the opportunities available under the Free Zones Scheme in order to attract more investments into Ghana.
The delegation also undertook visits to three free zone enterprises: Dignity DTRT Ltd. (garment manufacturing); Niche Cocoa Industry Ltd. (Cocoa processing); and Ghana Specialty Fats Ltd. (shea nut processing).
The delegation expressed appreciation for the engagement, noting that the experience had significantly enhanced their understanding of Ghana’s investment landscape and would better inform their representation of the country’s
interests abroad.
Also in attendance was the Director for Administration, Hajia Hanatu Abubakar-Bimi, as well as other officers of the Authority.
Issued by Corporate Affairs & PR Department, GFZA # Mary Awusi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness & Industry, Motai- Ghana Ghana Export Promotion Authority Ghana Investment Promotion Centre - GIPC
