[ 2017-05-03 ]

The Ghana FA has signed a document with the U.S. Commercial Service of the US embassy in Accra

Ghana Football Business Expo launched in Houston
The maiden Football Business Expo has been
launched in Houston, United States of America.

The event was launched on Monday as part of the
Ghana-Houston Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual
OTC Dinner Reception.

In attendance was the Minister for Business
Development, Ibrahim Mohammed Awal who duly
launched the Expo which is slated to take place on
June 28 and 29.

"Our objective is to make an impact with the expo
and reach the rest of the world through the United
States," said Mr Mohammed Awal

"The Expo is a one stop shop where the Government
of Ghana will be duly represented,the Ministry of
Business Development has the lead role in that
regard.

He added that "the private sector will be well
represented to show case nothing but the best from
Ghana, invest and establish international presence
here in the United States.

"Our approach seeks improve the lives of our
people by creating a platform and a conducive
environment where the private sector will be
engine of growth of our economy.

Also present at the Dinner was the Minister of
Energy, Mr. Boakye Agyarko.

Mr Ebo Appiah who represented the Ghana Football
Association noted the importance of the expo.

"What is the Ghana Football Business Exposition?
WHY did we come here, we are certainly not here
just to do an exhibition and a trade fair about
Ghana", he quizzed.

"We are here to connect, life is about people, the
gfbe seeks to illuminate all about the people of
Ghana.

He added that "We want the world to know that
Ghana is more than a football nation, our nations
doors are opened for business.

"Our enviable political stability is a wonderful
feet choked by us. For 25 continuous years we have
thrived politically changing Governments through
the ballot.

"We at that Ghana Football Association believe is
time to use the attention we attract during our
international engagements and help contribute our
quota in developing our dear nation hence the
Ghana Football Business Expo."

The Ghana Football Association, in partnership
with RGG Sports, LLC and its local partners, the
Ghana-Houston Chamber of Commerce in Houston, TX
and the Ghanaian American Journal in Hartford, CT
is organizing the Expo to attract investment to
Ghana during the two international soccer
engagements.

The GFA believes it is time to harness the cordial
relationship that has existed over the years
between Ghana and the USA.

The expo which kicks off 1-2 days before the
International friendlies in Houston and Hartford
seeks to introduce businesses in America to the
tremendous opportunities in Ghana.

The GFA aims to use this unique opportunity as a
vehicle to empower the African girl child through
education to take advantage of the opportunities
available to build the continent. It would also
facilitate the GFA’s goal of building a sports
academy in Ghana for girls and distribute 100,000
match specific jerseys to all girls’ schools and
orphanages in Ghana.

Source - Myjoyonline.com

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