The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged foreign investors to consider Ghana as a prime destination for business. "Ghana is a peaceful and developing nation, perfect for investments.
Your business is safe here, and the environment is conducive for growth," he said, noting that the country was ready to welcome foreign investments.
He was speaking during a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia Palace, by the management team of the Newmont Gold Company, led by its President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tom Palmer.
The visit was formally to introduce the mining company's newly appointed Ghanaian Managing Director for Africa, Abdul Rahman Amoadu, to the Asantehene.Otumfuo Osei Tutu praised Newmont Corporation for what he described as "positive contributions to Ghana's development".