Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and transformation of Ghanaian enterprises following its participation in the highly successful three-day Kwahu Business Forum.

The bank was a proud sponsor and key contributor to the forum, held on the theme: “The Future of Business: Scaling Up Local Enterprise”.

The forum brought together policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and development partners to explore strategies for strengthening local enterprises and positioning them for long-term competitiveness and economic impact.

Delivering the keynote address, President John Dramani Mahama emphasised the importance of creating an enabling ecosystem that would allow local businesses to move beyond the start-up phase and scale sustainably.

He identified critical sectors that required focused investment and support to drive national economic transformation, to include the power sector, agriculture, agribusiness, digitisation and innovative financing models designed to help businesses expand their operations.

Republic Bank’s vision

Republic Bank said it had welcomed these insights, indicating that they strongly aligned with its strategic focus and long-term vision of empowering businesses to grow, compete and thrive.

Speaking on the sidelines of the forum, the Managing Director of the bank, Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, said the conversations held during the event highlighted the urgent need for stronger collaboration between financial institutions and the private sector to unlock the full potential of Ghanaian enterprises.

He said Ghana’s future economy depended on the ability of local businesses to transition from micro or small operations into scalable enterprises capable of driving employment, innovation and sustainable economic growth.

Dr Dzoboku emphasised that Republic Bank was intentionally positioning itself as a strategic partner for businesses seeking to scale up.

“The conversations at the Kwahu Business Forum reinforce what we strongly believe at Republic Bank, that Ghanaian businesses have immense potential to scale and transform industries when they are supported with the right financial solutions, partnerships and strategic guidance,” he said.

The MD further indicated that Republic Bank’s five-year strategic plan was deliberately aligned with the growth needs of businesses across key sectors of the economy.

“Our strategy places strong emphasis on supporting corporate organisations, SMEs and MSMEs through tailored financial solutions, sector-focused financing and advisory support that enable businesses to grow confidently and sustainably,” he said.

Offerings

Republic Bank’s product and service offerings span business financing, trade services, digital banking platforms, mortgage financing, investment solutions, trust management and enterprise support services designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses at different stages of growth.

“The bank believes that scaling local enterprises is critical not only for business success but also for national development.

We recognise that businesses are the engine of economic transformation.

When businesses scale, they create jobs, strengthen supply chains, expand exports and drive innovation.

As a bank, we see it as our responsibility to provide the financial and strategic support needed to make that growth possible,” Dr Dzoboku added.

Dr Dzoboku said the Kwahu Business Forum had once again set the stage for stronger collaboration among government, financial institutions and the private sector to build resilient and scalable local enterprises.