UKGCC/Ecobank PLC Golf Invitational caps off investment summit with renewed focus on partnerships and growth

The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) and Ecobank Ghana PLC concluded the three-day UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit 2026 with the UKGCC/Ecobank PLC Golf Invitational Tournament, marking the final event of the summit aimed at fostering business partnerships and growth. Organized under the theme "A Decade of Trust, A Future Always On: Scaling the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership," the invitational served as a platform for investors, business leaders, policymakers, and development partners to deepen relationships and strengthen ties beyond government-to-government discussions.

Adjoba Kyiamah, Executive Director of UKGCC, emphasized that the Golf Invitational transcended a mere sporting event, embodying an essential relationship-building platform within the broader trade and investment agenda. He highlighted how the event capitalized on the summit's purposeful engagements, delivering an environment conducive to sustained conversations and business collaborations.

Ms. Regina Ofori, Head of Marketing and Brand at Ecobank Ghana PLC, Ecobank's major sponsor of the tournament, echoed similar sentiments, underscoring the bank's dedication to promoting business expansion and regional trade. Ecobank, with its presence across Africa, supports businesses in their growth and cross-border expansion. The Golf Invitational, according to Ofori, is vital because it fosters meaningful connections that can translate into crucial investment and business opportunities.

Ofori stressed that financial institutions, investors, and businesses must collaborate closely to unlock Ghana's economic potential. She assured businesses that Ecobank would continue to provide support through initiatives and partnerships that enable operations expansion and growth. The three-day summit featured various engagements, including policy discussions, business matchmaking sessions, investment showcases, and the launch of the Trade Resource Centre, all aimed at fostering trade, investment, and collaboration.