GIPC CEO Engages Optasia on Positioning Ghana as West Africa Fintech Hub

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Simon Madjie, has held discussions with the leadership of Optasia, a global fintech firm operating in 38 countries.

The meeting, held last week, focused on strengthening collaboration and exploring opportunities to position Ghana as a strategic hub for Optasia’s West African operations. The company, which has 14 years of experience leveraging artificial intelligence and real-time data to expand financial access, currently operates in Ghana as a joint venture.

During the engagement, Mr. Madjie reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to supporting the growth of Ghana’s fintech ecosystem and facilitating strategic investments that promote innovation and deepen financial inclusion.

Optasia’s delegation was led by its Group CEO, Mr. Salvador Anglada, and included Mr. Yannis Benlachtar, Chief Officer for Micro Financial Services (MFS); Mr. Christian Asante, CEO of Xtra MFS Ghana Ltd; and Mr. Emmanuel Osei, Head of the Technology Transfer Agreements Division at GIPC.

The discussions form part of ongoing efforts to attract high-impact investments into Ghana’s technology and financial services sectors, positioning the country as a competitive destination for digital innovation in the region.

Publish by: Solomon Kwabena Nana-Ansah