The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Mr. Ebenezer Terlabi, has underscored the critical role of security and infrastructure in accelerating investment and economic development.
He noted that Ghana’s 24-hour economy policy presents untapped opportunities for Chinese investors, particularly in security-focused infrastructure and digital innovation.
“Security is a key pillar of any thriving economy. As Ghana opens up to round-the-clock productivity, investment in surveillance, cybersecurity, and smart infrastructure is no longer optional, it is urgent,” Mr. Terlabi said.
He outlined specific areas ripe for collaboration, including, stating; security infrastructure development, surveillance and digital monitoring systems and cybersecurity solutions and digital forensics technologies
The Deputy Minister also emphasized Ghana’s longstanding cooperation with China in law enforcement, citing successful training programmes for Ghanaian police officers in China, as well as the donation of police vehicles and equipment.
These, he said, have laid a solid foundation for broader technical and investment partnerships.
Mr. Terlabi proposed several initiatives to deepen Ghana-China collaboration in security innovation and infrastructure, including; the establishment of a Ghana-China Police Training Academy, local assembly of policing and surveillance technologies, creation of a Ghana-China Innovation Hub for Security Technology, expanding private sector participation in infrastructure and logistics development.
“We invite our Chinese partners to leverage Ghana’s stable political environment and strategic location to co-invest in long-term, mutually beneficial projects in security and infrastructure,” he added.
With more than 70 years of diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two countries, Mr. Terlabi said the moment is right to scale up engagement in sectors that are essential to Ghana’s industrialization and national security agenda.
The summit attracted high-level business leaders and government representatives, with discussions focused on creating a secure and well-connected environment to support trade, digital transformation, and industrial development.
Participants also explored joint ventures, technology transfer opportunities, and models for public-private investment frameworks.
