Accra, Ghana – The Institute for Peace and Progress (IPP) is set to host the inaugural Ghana Muslim Entrepreneurs & Business Summit (GMEBS) on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the National Mosque Complex in Kanda, Accra. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and aims to provide a transformative platform for Muslim business leaders and entrepreneurs across Ghana.
Organized under the theme “Engagement for Purpose: To Empower Muslim Leaders in Business and Entrepreneurs,” GMEBS 2025 is designed to bring together entrepreneurs and business actors from diverse sectors to collaborate, network, and advance socially-driven business initiatives that will contribute to national and continental development.
The summit features an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, including:
- Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment
- Dr. Zakari Mumuni, First Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana
- Dr. Abiba Zakariah, Commissioner of Insurance
- Alhaji Abdul Razzaq Khailann, CEO, Green Shield Limited
- Nana Yiadom Boakye Kanto, CEO, ALSALE Services Limited and Asante Apaah Ankobeahene
- Hon. Abdul Razak Baba, Deputy CEO, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
The summit will be chaired by His Eminence Maulvi Muhammed Bin Salih, Ameer and Missionary in-charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Ghana.
Other high-profile attendees include:
- H.E Dr. Sheikh Alhaji Usmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, National Chief Imam of Ghana
- Dr. Sheikh Alhaji Yahaya Amin, Board Chairman, Institute for Peace and Progress
- Dr. Alhaji Amin Bonsu, Chairman, Ghana Muslim Mission
- Dr. Mary Awusi, CEO, Ghana Free Zones Authority
- Dr. Sa’ad Iddrisu, CEO, SIC-FSL
- Hon. Alhaji Halidu Haruna, CEO, Zongo Development Fund
- Hon. Hajia Jamila Ibrahim, Deputy CEO, Northern Development Authority
- Hon. Alhaji Mustapha Abubakari, Deputy CEO, Tema Oil Refinery
- H.E Abdul Fattah A.K. Al-Sattari, Ambassador of the State of Palestine
A representative of the Institute for Peace and Progress explained the importance of the event:
“GMEBS is not just a conference; it is a platform where Muslim entrepreneurs can come together to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and contribute to the socio-economic development of Ghana. This summit will empower business leaders to drive meaningful change and innovation in their communities.”
The summit will include interactive sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, giving delegates the chance to engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and peers. Organizers say the summit will also showcase successful business models and inspire actionable solutions to challenges faced by Muslim entrepreneurs in Ghana and across Africa.
“Through engagements like GMEBS, we aim to inspire and empower the next generation of Muslim business leaders to take bold steps in driving sustainable development and economic growth in Ghana,” the spokesperson added.
Delegates and participants are invited to attend the summit at the Conference Hall of the National Chief Imam, National Mosque Complex, Kanda, Accra, on November 22, 2025.
With its impressive lineup of speakers and distinguished attendees, the maiden GMEBS 2025 is poised to become a landmark event in Ghana’s business and entrepreneurial calendar, highlighting the growing influence of Muslim leaders in shaping the country’s economic future..
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