Ideal Finance recognised as first elite club member of World Trade Centre Accra

World Trade Centre (WTC) Accra has presented a plaque to Ideal Finance Limited as the first elite club member of the Association.

 

The elite club members have the privilege of receiving information and assistance to access global markets and affordable credit to enable them grow their businesses. 

Members can as well receive training and advice on international trade, documentation including certificates of origin and market intelligence among others. Members of WTC Accra are connected to over 300 WTCs across 100 countries around the world. 

Togbe Afede XIV -- Board Chairman of the World Trade Centre Accra, made the presentation to Dr. Nii Kotei Dzani, Chief Executive Officer of Ideal Finance Limited -- a non-bank financial institution in Accra -- at a colourful ceremony. The event was also meant to interact with media on activities of the WTC Accra.

Dr. Dzani receiving the plaque commended management of the Centre for the recognition and promised to be a committed ambassador by encouraging other businesses and business owners to join the organisation so as to expand the business network in the country.

He said being a member of the elite club will offer him opportunities to have relationships with other businesses and entrepreneurs globally; and to be able to exchange programmes, share contacts, business ideas, international best practices and opportunities available in all areas of interest.

“It is a very interesting concept and will encourage other businesses to join, because this is the only platform where we can meet and share ideas as businessmen and entrepreneurs and help grow the country’s economy and create wealth and prosperity for humanity.”

He pledged to bring his experience in the financial services sector to bear to help promote the Association.

Togbe Afede explained that the Association is well-positioned to support businesses and trade activities to attract investment and help create wealth and prosperity for the citizens.

“Ghana is emerging as a leader and an active world trade centre in Africa, and with support from stakeholders in the industry we are poised to attract new investment both local and international,” he said.

“Our vision is to establish an iconic world-class landmark of international business that makes a lasting impact on the local economy to enhance prosperity.

“We aim to bring together businesses and government agencies involved in international trade to provide essential trade services and stimulate the country’s economy,” he said.

Togbe Afede said WTC Accra is a member of the prestigious World Trade Centre Association (WTCA), whose membership includes more than 300 World Trade Centres operating in 100 countries -- a global network that provides business people the services and facilities for easy and faster international trade.

He explained that through the WTCA, WTC Accra becomes a local link to all other World Trade Centres with a unique concept of reciprocity, making membership in WTC Accra an entry into the international business community.

Mr. Emmanuel Doni-Kwame, Managing Director of WTC Accra, said the Association provides a range of information for successful trade transactions: such as trade flow statistics, business contacts, profiles of buyers and suppliers and government regulations.

He said the centre will promote the export of goods and services by training and advising companies and associations and economic development organisations for their activities in international markets through an integrated programme of export solutions.

“Some of the services of the Association include conference facilities, trade fairs and exhibitions, trade missions, trade information services, market research and other miscellaneous services.

“Membership in WTC Accra identifies companies with the world's largest business-to-business and international trade association. 

“This indicates to peers, customers and competitors that a company is a proactive and influential partner within the international business community.

 “WTC Accra has four levels of membership, each tailored to suit the needs of organisations of varying sizes and goals. We offer membership levels and services to minimise risk and maximise opportunity for local companies with ambitions to enter the global marketplace,” remarked Mr. Doni-Kwami.