Deputy Tourism Minister Welcomes Diaspora Investment Conference In Ghana.

Accra – Aug. 27 – 24HourNews – Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah, has welcomed plans by U.S.-based entrepreneur Dr. Makeda Smith to host her organisation’s 8th annual investment conference in Ghana from September 3-5, 2026.

The conference is expected to bring together diaspora investors, business owners and local stakeholders to explore investment opportunities in Ghana.

Dr. Smith said she has visited Ghana about 10 times since 2023, organised three retreats and supported 22 diaspora and local investors to invest in a real estate project at East Legon Hills.

According to the organisers, the conference will feature an African-themed gala, a main conference at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, over 24 speakers, business exhibitions and more than 50 U.S.-based participants. Activities will also include real estate tours, visits to Cape Coast and a Black Star City Tour.

Hon. Jajah urged the organisers to engage the Ghana Tourism Authority to explore collaboration and support, while indicating that the Ministry could participate in the opening ceremony, subject to arrangements and availability.