Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has declared its intention to deepen financing support for local enterprises following its participation as a sponsor at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum, held from April 3 to 5 at the Kwahu Convention Centre in Mpraeso, Eastern Region.
The forum, now in its third edition, brought together government officials, business leaders, investors and financial institutions under the theme “The Future of Business: Scaling Up Local Enterprise.” President John Dramani Mahama delivered the keynote address, calling for an enabling environment that allows businesses to move beyond the start-up phase and grow sustainably. He pointed to the power sector, agriculture, agribusiness and digitisation as critical areas requiring focused investment.
Speaking on the sidelines of the forum, Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku, Managing Director of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, said the discussions held at the event reinforced the bank’s conviction that Ghanaian businesses are capable of transforming industries when backed with the right financial tools and strategic support.
“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,” Dr. Dzoboku said.
He described Republic Bank’s five-year strategic plan as directly aligned with business growth needs across key sectors, with a focus on serving corporate organisations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through tailored financing, sector-focused lending and advisory services.
Dr. Dzoboku stressed that scaling local enterprises is central to national development. “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,” he said.
Republic Bank’s product range includes business financing, trade services, digital banking, mortgage financing, investment solutions and trust management. The bank has also invited businesses to engage through its Republic Verse campaign as they pursue expansion.
The 2026 Kwahu Business Forum drew more than 1,000 participants and featured panel discussions, investor matchmaking sessions and a Governor’s Roundtable with Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, who used the occasion to address the macroeconomic outlook and the role of financial institutions in broadening access to credit.
