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The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) is intensifying its initiatives to attract investment and accelerate industrialization. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mary Awusi, has emphasized the need for streamlined processes, stronger regulatory support, and timely business facilitation services to create a more investor-friendly environment.
During a staff engagement session at the Authority’s Tema office, Dr. Awusi outlined her vision for enhancing operational efficiency and boosting investor confidence. She underscored the critical role of a well-structured Free Zones regime in fostering economic growth and generating employment opportunities.
> “By streamlining processes, strengthening regulatory support, and offering timely business facilitation services, we will create a more investor-friendly environment that enhances Ghana’s industrialisation drive.”
Dr. Awusi reaffirmed her commitment to key focus areas aimed at improving the Authority’s operations.
> “I am committed to ensuring that our collective efforts tackle these key areas of focus as an investment promotion authority. First of them is enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening stakeholder engagement, improving security and infrastructure, and lastly, promoting a positive workplace culture.”
Beyond internal reforms, she has actively engaged with business leaders within the Tema Free Zones enclave, listening to their concerns and addressing critical operational challenges.
Among the primary issues raised by investors were security, water supply, and electricity reliability, which have long affected businesses in the area.
Dr. Awusi assured stakeholders that the GFZA will collaborate with relevant agencies to enhance security, stabilize utility services, and foster a more conducive business environment.
> “As we all know, a 24-hour economy is one of the key policies of this government, and before we can operate a 24-hour economy effectively, issues of security, water, and energy must be addressed. Pertaining to the security of this enclave, I think I have to quickly—and I mean today—meet the Minister of Interior.”
She also revealed ongoing infrastructure improvements to tackle water supply issues in the enclave.
> “We are currently constructing a new 2-million-gallon capacity water storage facility for the enclave. So the problem of water shortage will be a thing of the past.”
Dr. Awusi’s proactive approach signals the Authority’s commitment to enhancing investor confidence, strengthening industrialization efforts, and positioning Ghana as a competitive destination for foreign and local investment.
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