Ghana’s Business Leaders Urged to Uphold Integrity and Drive Innovation Amidst Major Industry Anniversaries

At the recent Ghana Business Leaders Conclave held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, delivered a powerful charge to the nation's private sector, urging a shift from political rhetoric to tangible economic production. Emphasizing that business without integrity is a danger and leadership without humility is arrogance, the monarch stressed that sustainable success and national development are rooted in moral discipline and ethical corporate governance. The event, which gathered executives, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, served as a platform to advocate for a culture of hard work and honesty, warning that while unethical practices like tax evasion might offer temporary gains, they ultimately fail to build the lasting institutions Ghana requires for economic transformation.

Supporting this vision of national growth, GCB Bank PLC and various educational partnerships have pledged continued support for entrepreneurship. GCB Bank Chairman Professor Joshua Alabi reaffirmed the bank's dedication to fostering future leaders through strategic collaborations, highlighting its 70-year legacy as a trusted financial partner. Simultaneously, UPSA has forged a new partnership with the Multimedia Group to enhance student entrepreneurship and business leadership, ensuring that the next generation of Ghanaian professionals integrates traditional values with modern business skills. This focus on capacity building was further mirrored in the international trade sector, with the re-election of Tang Hong as President of the Ghana Association of Chinese Societies and Ishmael Kodzokpo’s election as Treasurer of the Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce, both aiming to strengthen bilateral trade corridors and professional excellence.

In the technology and telecommunications landscape, MTN Ghana and the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) are celebrating 30 and 15 years of service, respectively, marking a period of massive digital evolution. MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett announced new investments in connectivity and digital infrastructure to support the country’s burgeoning digital economy. These efforts extend to the creative sector, where MTN’s Digital Music Conference recently explored sustainable income paths for artists, such as Caller Ring-Back Tones (CRBT), beyond traditional streaming. Meanwhile, the GCT is advocating for critical policy reforms, including the "dig once" policy and 5G spectrum auctions, to maintain the momentum that has seen internet penetration in Ghana rise from 4% in 2010 to 70% today.

On the global stage, Ghana is intensifying its push for strategic energy partnerships to bolster the oil and gas sector. Simon Madjie, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), called for stronger investor confidence in West Africa during the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston. By advocating for predictable fiscal regimes, local capacity development, and innovative financing, the GIPC aims to create a more competitive investment environment. Together, these developments across leadership, telecommunications, and energy underscore a unified national objective: leveraging ethical governance and technological innovation to secure Ghana’s place as a resilient economic leader in the region.