The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM), Sylvester Adinam Mensah, has highlighted the bank’s strong growth trajectory since its establishment, as it marks a decade of operations.
Speaking at an international conference organised by the bank as part of its 10th anniversary commemoration, Mr. Mensah underscored GEXIM’s expanding role in supporting Ghanaian businesses and driving export-led development.
“Since its establishment in 2016, GEXIM has expanded its loan portfolio from US$68 million to US$278 million by the end of 2025, supporting 147 companies nationwide,” he stated.
He explained that the growth reflects the bank’s deliberate efforts to provide targeted financing and strengthen key sectors of the economy.
According to Mr. Mensah, the bank has also recorded notable progress in its revenue mobilisation efforts over the years.
“Annual import levy collections have increased from US$34 million to US$71 million over the same period,” he added.
Despite these gains, the GEXIM CEO emphasized that the institution’s success must not be measured solely by financial figures.
“Progress cannot be measured by scale alone,” he noted. “It must be measured by relevance, additionality, impact, and the quality of outcomes we help to produce.”
Mr. Mensah further stressed the importance of maintaining strong financial discipline while pursuing transformative initiatives.
“We must be bold enough to support transformation, but rigorous enough to preserve the quality of our balance sheet and credibility,” he said.
The international conference formed part of activities marking GEXIM’s 10th anniversary, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners to reflect on the bank’s achievements and outline its strategic direction for the future.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
