The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has reinforced its commitment to stakeholder engagement and foreign investment facilitation through two high-profile events.
The first was a working visit by GFZA officials to Blue Skies Company Limited, and the second, a strategic investment meeting with representatives of Great Giant Fibre and Garment Company Limited.
Led by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mary Awusi, the Authority’s engagements underscored President John Dramani Mahama’s ongoing vision of expanding export-oriented industries, creating sustainable jobs, and improving investor confidence under the Free Zones Programme.
“This visit forms part of our mandate to provide continuous engagement and support for Free Zone Enterprises across the country”
Dr. Mary Awusi, CEO of GFZA
Dr. Mary Awusi, accompanied by her Deputy CEO (Operations), Mr. Apau Wiredu Lateef, and other senior GFZA officials, visited Blue Skies Company Limited, a renowned fruit processing company based in Ghana.
As noted, this was part of the Authority’s strategic efforts to interact directly with Free Zone Enterprises, observe their operations, and assess the opportunities and constraints they face within the agro-processing sector.
The delegation toured the facility to observe the full chain of production, from raw material sourcing to fruit processing and packaging. This tour was followed by a business discussion with Blue Skies’ Director for West Africa, Madam Ruth Adjei, and her team.
“We appreciate the company’s role in driving employment and value addition in the agro sector. We remain committed to resolving bottlenecks and enhancing conditions for export-led manufacturing”
Dr. Mary Awusi, CEO of GFZA
Madam Adjei shared operational insights, including workforce development, sourcing constraints, and market trends. She expressed gratitude for the Authority’s visit and called for continuous government backing to scale their operations.
The visit also included top GFZA officials: Mrs. Patience Agbleze Acorlor, Director of Corporate Affairs & PR; Mr. Ziblim Alhassan, Director of Administration; and Mr. Micheal Larbi, Compliance Manager.
Great Giant Fibre and Garment
Prior to the Blue Skies visit, the GFZA hosted a business delegation from Great Giant Fibre and Garment Company Limited at its Accra headquarters. The meeting aimed to explore investment possibilities under Ghana’s Free Zones Scheme.
Great Giant, which operates globally with facilities in Vietnam and Madagascar, expressed interest in setting up a textile and apparel manufacturing plant in Ghana. Mr. Max Han-Chuan Hsu, who led the delegation, praised Ghana’s stability and investment climate as central to their interest.
He described the environment as a “strategic destination for long-term operations.”
Dr. Awusi welcomed the company’s interest and assured them of the Authority’s readiness to provide technical assistance and administrative facilitation throughout the investment process.
“This initiative supports Ghana’s National Export Development Strategy and aligns well with President Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy Policy. It’s a timely contribution to our nation’s export-driven industrialization”
Dr. Mary Awusi, CEO of GFZA
Deputy CEO (Operations), Mr. Apau Wiredu Lateef, highlighted GFZA’s incentive packages and investor-friendly mechanisms. He noted that such high-value manufacturing investments also align with Ghana’s international obligations, including the “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.”
Also present at the meeting were Deputy CEO (Finance and Administration), Mr. Musah Sibiri Hamidu, and Director of Marketing and Investment Promotion, Ms. Anita Novi Quashie.
Sustaining Growth
Both events underscored the GFZA’s growing role as a catalyst for economic transformation through sustained stakeholder dialogue and proactive investor facilitation.
Under the Mahama-led administration, emphasis has been placed on reindustrialization through enhanced engagement with private enterprises and foreign direct investors.
The GFZA continues to position itself as a responsive institution capable of navigating both domestic concerns and international investor expectations.
“Our approach is to be present, listen actively, and provide real-time support to Free Zone Enterprises,” Dr. Awusi reiterated.
As Ghana moves forward with its export-oriented growth agenda, such engagements are expected to yield significant dividends for employment, foreign exchange generation, and industrial diversification.
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