The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has unveiled bold plans to transform the Western Region into a leading investment destination, leveraging its vast natural resources, agricultural potential, and strategic location.
GIPC Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Simon Madjie, made the announcement during a visit to the region, where he presented a new Mitsubishi pickup vehicle to the GIPC regional office in Takoradi.
The gesture, part of the Ghana Economic Transformation Project (GETP), aims to boost operational efficiency and improve service delivery for investors in the region.
“With nearly 10% of Ghana’s landmass and over 17 agricultural districts, the Western Region has enormous untapped potential,” Mr. Madjie said.
“While oil and gas have brought significant investment to this region, we are now focused on catalyzing growth in other critical sectors such as agriculture, agribusiness, and manufacturing,” he added.
According to Mr. Madjie, GIPC is working closely with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), and other stakeholders to position the Western Region as a commercial and agricultural hub.
He emphasized that decentralizing investment services is key to unlocking regional growth.
“We want to be at the forefront of facilitating investment across all regions. By decentralizing our operations, we’re bringing services closer to investors, our goal is to ensure that all parts of Ghana are investment-ready,” he said.
In line with this, GIPC has already attracted over $100 million in foreign investment to the Western Region and is targeting more through improved engagement, streamlined registration processes, and infrastructure support.
Mr. Madjie revealed that investors can now complete their GIPC registration within 24 hours, a significant step toward reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks.
He further stressed the importance of changing workplace attitudes and enhancing service delivery to create a more investor-friendly environment.
“To truly attract long-term investment, we must embrace a value-driven work ethic. It’s not just about offering incentives but it’s about how we work, how we think, and how we serve,” he said.
As part of its broader economic transformation agenda, GIPC plans to stimulate inclusive growth across all sectors and regions, aligning with Ghana’s national development goals.
“We are committed to building a decentralized and resilient investment landscape that supports job creation, export growth, and sustainable development,” Mr. Madjie added.
