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Ghana Exim Bank deepens relations with India Exim Bank
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export–Import Bank (GEXIM), responsible for Finance and Administration, Mrs. Nana Akyaa Obeng-Adiyiah, on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lawrence Agyinsam, has met with Management of the India Export–Import Bank (India EXIM) led by the Managing Director, Ms. Harsha Bhupendra Bangari.
The meeting took place on Wednesday June 14, 2023 on the sidelines of the 18th CII – EXIM Bank Conclave on India Africa Growth Partnership held at the Taj Palace in New Delhi, India, from 14th to 16th June 2023.
Over 200 International and Indian delegates across export agencies, multilateral institutions, private credit insurers, governments, diplomats, and many more attended the 18th CII – EXIM Bank Conclave.
The meeting was to deepen the existing cordial relationship between the two Banks, provide an opportunity for the two institutions to identify ways of building synergy, and possible collaboration in existing as well as new areas of interest for mutual benefit in addition to sharing insights on their respective operational processes.
Ms. Bangari expressed her excitement about the gains Ghana has made over the years through initiatives by GEXIM and further indicated India EXIM Bank’s interest in collaborating with GEXIM and the Government of Ghana to play a strategic role to develop several industries across the country in line with Ghana’s industrialization agenda.
“We have been monitoring the situation in Ghana and the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since last year. We are hopeful Ghana will come out of its current economic challenges stronger and its economy will bounce back.
As indicated, we are keenly interested in partnering with Ghana Exim Bank and the Government of Ghana in the One District One Factory initiative which is similar to one of the India EXIM Bank’s developmental projects dubbed, One District, One Product”, she added.
On her part, Mrs. Obeng-Adiyiah reiterated GEXIM’s mandate in championing the transformation of Ghana’s economy into an export-led one and the elimination of critical market failures in the Ghanaian economy to make Ghana competitive in the global marketplace.
“We are grateful to the Management of India EXIM Bank, especially the Managing Director, Ms. Bangari, for making time to host us, it shows the importance you attach to the relationship between us. We are excited about the great engagement today and very optimistic about the positive outcomes to help in stabilizing the Ghanaian economy. We look forward to the collaboration with India EXIM Bank on the One District One Factory flagship programme of the Ghanaian Government and resumption of the exchange programme between the two Banks to build the capacity of staff members,”she emphasized.
Other members of the GEXIM team at the meeting were Mr. Emmanuel Kofi Atubra, Senior Manager, Procurement, and Mr. Jonathan Christopher Koney, Assistant Manager, Corporate Affairs & International Cooperation.
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GBBF assistant treasurer, Aurora Commodore-Toppar eyes GOC Treasure slot at Elective Congress on Saturday
The Assistant treasurer of the Ghana Basketball Federation (GBBF), Madam Aurora Commodore-Toppar, has set her sights on becoming the next assistant treasurer of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) at the upcoming Elective Congress on Saturday.
The daughter of the former Chief Executive Officer of Accra Hearts of Oak, Mr. Emmanuel Martey Commodore-Mensah, will be vying for the position against Bernard Quartey of the Ghana Boxing Federation and Edward Patrick Nii Lante Banerman of the Handball Association of Ghana.
Having had her nomination approved by the GOC’s Electoral Commission, the well-seasoned banker, with over 15 years of rich working experience, believes she is well-suited and positioned to help structure the finances of this esteemed organisation.
In a chat with Spectator Sports, the captain of the bronze-winning 2024 University of Ghana basketball team at the 11th African University Games in Zaire, Nigeria, revealed her commitment to effective and accurate financial management, growth, and development of all associated sports federations.
She said, “I am committed to the growth of the GOC, and I want to offer my financial knowledge to aid in ensuring that the GOC operates with the highest standards of financial governance and set-up.”
According to her, the mission is to help promote the GOC’s agenda widely, and having served for over two decades in sports—especially basketball—in various capacities and roles, she believes this experience will help protect the GOC’s finances.
“If elected as assistant treasurer, I will do my utmost, together with the treasurer, to manage the GOC’s finances, including accounting and financial reporting among others,” she added.
According to her, “Accurate financial record-keeping has been a problem across the board; I will help eradicate this issue.”
Aurora Commodore-Toppar stands for transparency, hard work, and an inclusive work culture, she further added.
The former Aburi Girls’ Secondary School basketball team captain has played pivotal roles in improving sports in the country—especially basketball—including being a member of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2023 Africa Games, an LOC member for the recently concluded Hoop Rave SHS competition, a project lead for FIBA’s “Her World, Her Rules” initiative, chair for the 2024 Fetu Afahye Basketball Tournament, and founder of the Stomp De Yard Basketball Tournament, among others.
BY RAYMOND ACKUMEY
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113 Cardinals hold 3rd General Congregation in Rome
The 113 Cardinals present in Rome held the third General Congregation on Thursday morning, and announced who will deliver the two pre-conclave meditations.
The Cardinals decided that Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández will celebrate the Mass on the sixth day of the Novemdiales, instead of Cardinal Kevin Farrell.
They agreed that Fr. Donato Ogliari, O.S.B., Abbot of St. Paul Outside the Walls, will deliver the first meditation on Monday, and that Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher Emeritus of the Papal Household, will deliver the second meditation at the beginning of the conclave, whose starting date has not yet been decided.
The Cardinals began a conversation about the Church and the world, deciding to hold the next General Congregation on Friday morning at 9:00 AM.
The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, told journalists that 61,000 people have paid their respects to the late Pope Francis as of 1:00 PM on Thursday, adding that St. Peter’s Basilica should close at midnight on Thursday, unless large crowds are still queuing to enter.
Following the Pope’s funeral on Saturday, April 26, a Rosary will be held in front of the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Saturday at 9:00 PM.
Mr. Bruni said the burial service for Pope Francis will take place in private.
Starting the morning of Sunday, April 27, the faithful may begin to visit the tomb of Pope Francis at the Marian Basilica.
