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GEXIM BOARD VISITS 1D1F FUNDED FACTORIES IN CENTRAL REGION

The Credit Risk and Investment Sub-Committee of the Ghana Exim Bank (GEXIM) chaired by Nana Dr. Appiagyei Dankwawoso 1, Chairman, Credit Risk and Investment on the 4th, October, 2019, undertook a one-day fact-finding visits to two GEXIM funded 1D1F projects in the Central Region. These Projects are Casa De Ropa Company Limited and Ekumfi Fruit and Juices Factory.

The purpose of these visits was to enable the delegation ascertain the progress of work at the factories and elicit feedback from managements of the companies for necessary redress.

The Delegation included the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Kwadwo Boateng Genfi, Madam Catherine Quaidoo, Rev. Peter Kwame Abrebrese, Mr. Lawrence Agyinsam, CEO of Ghana Exim Bank, selected staff and the media.

The Bank has supported Casa De Ropa with a total amount ¢GH 14,400,000 out of which GH¢11,800,000 has been disbursed whilst Ekumfi Fruit and Juices Factory received almost GH¢60million.

The delegation expressed their delight and satisfaction about the progress of work so far and urged the management to ensure that all the factories are completed by December 2019


Mr. Lawrence Agyinsam, (right), addressing the media during the visit to Casa De Ropa; (Left) Nana Dr. Appiagyei Dankwawoso 1 and Board Chairman, Mr. Kwadwo Boateng Genfi


Board Chairman Mr. Kwadwo Boateng Genfi addressing the media at Casa De Ropa site


Mr. Obeng, CEO, Casa De Ropa explaining a point (in orange T-shirt) about their products to the media


Automated water sprinkler on the farms of Casa De Ropa Company Limited


                    Casa De Ropa factory and Warehouse


                               Ekumfi Fruit and Juices Factory


Machinery in Ekumfi Fruit and Juices Factory


Fredrick Kobbyna Acquah, MD of Ekumfi Fruit and Juice Factory (Right hand raised) briefing the GEXIM delegation about the operation of the factory


GEXIM entourage in a group photo with the Management of Ekumfi Fruit and Juice Factory