AGI Throws Weight Behind Authorities To Redevelop Accra

It was an atmosphere charged with optimism, laced with the burning desire by captains of industry, members of Ghana's business community, city authorities and the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, to transform the City of Accra and by a large extent the Greater Accra Region, into a business destination in West Africa.

Addressing the gathering of members of the private sector, investor community, representatives of Greater Accra Regional, Metropolitan and Municipal Authorities, the President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dr. Humphrey Kwesi Ayim Darke, expressed a strong commitment and dedication on the part of  AGI to support the government in it's bid and efforts to redevelop Accra into a modern business and investment hub.

The  AGI President, acknowledged government's efforts to attract and retain investments in Ghana and affirmed the support of the association for the noble initiative championed by Hon.Henry Quartey, the Greater Accra Regional Minister.

Dr. Humphrey Kwesi Ayim Darke, eulogized Hon. Henry Quartey, for his result orientedness, passion, determination and hard work, to transform and modernize Accra.

The AGI President, indicated that the association is determined to extend tremendous support to Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, to achieve the Capital City's redevelopment objective.

Dr. Ayim Darke, also said authorities should consult the AGI, when it comes to determining property rates and permits as he concluded with the need to achieve the Accra redevelopment agenda devoid of red tapism, political interferences and excessive self interest.

Opening the conference, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, 

Hon. Henry Quartey, expressed appreciation to the AGI for the collaboration. He indicated that the private sector is a credible and vital ally towards the achievement of Making Accra Great agenda. 

Hon. Henry Quartey stressed that government is increasingly looking into the private sector as a resource mobilisation instrument to bridge the funding gab for development.

There were presentations from the Regional Coordinating Council and other stakeholders on modernizing Accra through various initiatives including the Automotive Enclave project, the Sustainable use of Natural Resources and Energy Finance (Sunref) project which also presented opportunities for financing of renewable energy projects and the Accra Eco-Park development project as well.

To climax the conference, participants were taken on a tour through the Central Business District, especially Agbogbloshie, to asses progress made by authorities in clearing the areas off squatters and filth to make way for the Accra Eco-Park project. 

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), in conjunction with the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, held the Greater Accra Investment Opportunities Conference, under the theme "The New Face of Greater Accra: Collaborative Cities and Private Sector to Achieve Accelerated Development".