The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) has reaffirmed its pivotal role in promoting trade and investment between the United Kingdom and Ghana by celebrating its member businesses at the 3rd End of Year Gala Dinner and Awards under the theme, “UK-Ghana Trade – Bridging Nations, Building Prosperity.”
The elegant event, hosted at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, celebrated UKGCC member companies that have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and impact across various sectors. Vivo Energy Ghana PLC, a UKGCC Platinum Member, emerged a triple winner—taking home the Economic Impact Award, Most Outstanding UK Business in Ghana Award, and Decades of UK–Ghana Business Partnership Award. Cyndex Ltd. received the Social Impact Award, while GCB Bank PLC and IT Consortium LTD, both UKGCC Platinum members, won the Best Tax Payer Award and Dynamic Member Award, respectively.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the UKGCC Executive Council Chairman and Founder of Blue Skies Ghana Ltd., Sir Anthony Pile, MBE, Vice Chairman and CEO of Airport West Hospitality LTD, John Addo Kufuor, commended the Chamber for “its dogged determination to succeed, even when the odds have at times seemed insurmountable.”
Mr. Kufuor described the occasion as “the perfect prelude to the UKGCC’s upcoming tenth anniversary in 2026,” highlighting a decade of bridging the UK, Ghana, and the global market through the British Chambers network.
He reaffirmed the UKGCC’s commitment to advocacy, partnership, and business growth, assuring member companies that “the UKGCC will not relent in its mission to champion your interests and create platforms that connect you to genuine growth opportunities—here in Ghana, across the UK, and around the world.”
In his keynote address on behalf of the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Kofi Addo, Chief Commercial Officer and Director of Industries at the Ministry, reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering a conducive environment for private sector growth.
He urged the business community to continue driving Ghana’s economic transformation, assuring them of ongoing government support through progressive trade policies and investment incentives.
For his part, Dr. Christian Rogg, British High Commissioner to Ghana, lauded the dynamism and resilience of Ghana’s private sector, pledging the United Kingdom’s strong commitment to deepening trade and investment relations.
“The vibrancy in the private sector in Ghana has been really impressive because of the interactions that I have had with many of you in the first few weeks,” Dr. Rogg remarked. “The UK remains deeply committed to strengthening trade, investment, and economic cooperation between our two nations.”
Abdul Nasser Suglo Alidu, Head of Strategy and Programmes for the 24-Hour Economy Initiative, underscored the government’s dedication to position Ghana as a globally competitive business hub.
“The 24-hour economy is about making Ghana a lot more competitive,” he explained. “If Ghana becomes more competitive, we can trade better with our partners. A stronger economy will attract more UK companies to do business in Ghana while empowering Ghanaian firms to expand into the UK market.”
He revealed that over 285,000 acres of land have been secured in the Oti and Volta Regions for the establishment of industrial parks—an integral component of the initiative’s long-term vision. Feasibility studies are also underway for flagship projects such as the Volta Economic Corridor Project, expected to serve as a key platform for industrial and investment activity.
Mr. Alidu expressed optimism that the initiative would expand the UKGCC’s membership as Ghanaian businesses become increasingly competitive and UK investors continue to view Ghana as a strategic destination for growth.
The evening concluded on a high note with a ceremonial toast to strengthened UK-Ghana trade relations, raised by John Addo Kufuor Kofi Addo, Dr. Christian Rogg, Simon Madjie, CEO of GIPC, Abdul Nasser Suglo Alidu, and Anita Quarshie, representative of the CEO of Ghana Free Zones Authority.
The 3rd End of Year Gala Dinner and Awards, to be held again in November 2027, was sponsored by KGL Group; Telecel; QGMI; Johnnie Walker, Stella Artois; CLUB Premium Lager; Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra; East Airport International School; Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company Ghana; Voltic (GH) LTD., Blue Skies Ghana LTD., Fidelity Bank Ghana LTD., and First Bank Ghana LTD.