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President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr Richmond Afotey Nii Okle, a lecturer at the Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) in Beijing, as Head of Investment and Tourism at Ghana’s Embassy in China.
Dr Nii Okle, who has served as Secretary to the NDC China Chapter since 2018, brings extensive experience in finance and investment to the role. He holds a PhD in Finance, a Master of Science in Finance and Investment, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Statistics. He is currently the Head of the Mathematics Department at BIBS.
In his new capacity, Dr Nii Okle will focus on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from China into Ghana’s key productive sectors to support the government’s 24-hour economy initiative. He is expected to promote investment opportunities, special economic zones such as the Ghana Free Zones, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to Chinese companies and financial institutions.
With bilateral trade between Ghana and China reaching a record high of $11.8 billion in 2024, Dr Nii Okle will coordinate investment forums, business roadshows, and trade fairs across major Chinese cities to position Ghana as a preferred destination for investors.
He will also serve as the primary liaison for Chinese businesses seeking to enter the Ghanaian market, providing accurate information on investment procedures, incentives, and regulatory frameworks. Additionally, he will work to resolve systemic challenges faced by Chinese investors by engaging relevant authorities in both countries.
Leveraging his wide network in China, Dr Nii Okle will pursue investment partnerships in the government’s $10 billion “Big Push” infrastructure programme, targeting roads, railways, and energy projects.
In the tourism sector, he will work to strengthen connections between Ghanaian tourism service providers—such as hotels, tour operators, and transport companies—and their Chinese counterparts. His efforts will also include marketing Ghana’s unique tourism attractions to Chinese audiences, highlighting heritage sites like the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, as well as the country’s rich cultural festivals.
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