The Chief Executive of the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM), Hon. Sylvester Adinam Mensah, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his foresight in establishing the bank, describing it as a transformative intervention in Ghana’s trade and industrial landscape.

Speaking at day one of the bank’s 10th anniversary international conference held in Accra on Wednesday, March 25, Mr Mensah acknowledged the foundational role played by the president in setting up GEXIM in 2016, noting that the institution continues to build on that vision.

“As we celebrate ten years, I acknowledge H.E. the President of the Republic of Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama, whose vision established GEXIM,” he stated, extending appreciation to successive governments, past and present boards and management, staff, clients, partners, and the media for their sustained support.

The Chief Executive underscored the importance of collaboration in driving the bank’s mandate, emphasising that partnerships remain central to its operations. “For GEXIM, partnership is not optional; it is essential. Industrial transformation cannot be delivered alone,” he said, calling for deeper engagement with government, regulators, financial institutions, investors, and business associations.

Looking ahead, Mr Mensah stressed that the bank’s future would be defined by its ability to support enterprises, scale key sectors, and expand market access for Ghanaian businesses.

“The next frontier for GEXIM will be defined by the enterprises we build, the sectors we scale, and the markets we help Ghanaian firms enter,” he noted.

He urged stakeholders to move beyond reflection to decisive action, positioning the bank as a catalyst for a shift in Ghana’s economic model. “Our work is clear: to shift Ghana from a consumption-driven import model to a production-based, export-led growth strategy,” he said.

Mr Mensah reaffirmed the bank’s readiness for the future, pledging a more focused, responsive, and impactful approach as it embarks on its next phase of growth.