CCIFG Board Pays Courtesy Visit to Ghana Free Zones Authority
As part of its commitment to stakeholder engagement, the Board of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Ghana (CCIFG) on Monday August 31,2026 paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr. Mawusi and her management team. The delegation was led by the President of the Board, Mr. Guillaume Valence, and included Mr. Adedamola Adelabu, Vice-President; Mr. Jean-Paul Nassar, Vice Treasurer; Mr. Julien Frioux, Ex Officio Member; Ms. Maxine Reindorf-Partey, Managing Director.
The purpose of the visit was to formally introduce the Board, strengthen the longstanding relationship between the two institutions, and explore opportunities for strategic collaboration in support of investment promotion, export development, industrialization and sustainable economic growth.
Receiving the delegation, Dr. Awusi highlighted the longstanding Ghana-France relationship and emphasized the need to deepen economic and commercial ties. She also outlined opportunities under the Free Zones Scheme for French investors seeking to establish or expand export-oriented operations in Ghana. The Director of Marketing and Investment Promotion, Ms. Anita Novi Quashie, presented an overview of the Ghana Free Zones Scheme, including the contribution of French investment and opportunities for greater French participation. Discussions focused on investment promotion, trade, industrial development, AfCFTA opportunities, trade facilitation and investor support, with further insights provided by the Director of Corporate Affairs, PR & Aftercare, Dr. Mrs. Patience Agbleze Acorlor, and the Director of Business Development & Research, Mr. Lawrence Osei-Boateng, on the treatment of goods under the Scheme.
Both institutions expressed their commitment to deepening collaboration to attract increased French investment into Ghana, boost export-led growth, and strengthen bilateral economic ties for mutual benefit. The visit ended with a renewed pledge to maintain regular engagement and explore concrete areas of partnership in the coming months.
