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Margaret Ansei

Also known as: Ms Margaret Ansei · Mrs Ansei · Ms. Ansei · Ms Ansei

Margaret Ansei — CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency, leading MSME support and enterprise development initiatives.

2026-04-272026-09-20

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) says an initiative led by its CEO, Margaret Ansei, has resulted in a partnership to create structured professional opportunities for qualified Ghanaian health professionals in Columbus, Ohio.

    Ghanaian nurses set for US opportunities as GEA brokers Columbus partnership
  3. Joy Online

    Angela Mensah-Poku, CEO of MTN Ghana’s Enterprise Business, noted at the 2026 launch of the SME Accelerate programme that the initiative will “introduce regional SME clinics offering training in digital tools, financial management, and mentorship.” GEA CEO Margaret Ansei stressed

    Why Ghana’s MSMEs must rethink human capital investment: Seven strategic benefits
  4. Joy Online

    As the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) CEO, Margaret Ansei, has emphasised, “President Mahama’s 24-hour economy is not just about extending business hours but it’s about reimagining productivity, creating jobs, and building businesses that run around the clock to do this, MSMEs ne

    The 24-hour economy and Ghana’s MSMEs: A strategic roadmap for inclusive industrial transformation
  5. Joy Online

    In her welcome address, GEA Chief Executive Officer Margaret Ansei said the awards were designed to recognise businesses that have excelled in their Kaizen journey and encourage more enterprises to adopt continuous improvement.

    GEA and UNIDO celebrate enterprise excellence and productivity at 3rd National Kaizen Awards
  6. Joy Online

    GEA Chief Executive Officer Margaret Ansei said the Agency wants partnerships to develop practical solutions to the challenges facing businesses.

    GEA moves to reset MSME support with new 2026–2030 strategic plan
  7. August 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Margaret Ansei, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

    Ghana believes in its entrepreneurs – GEA CEO reaffirms commitment to SMEs
  9. June 2026
  10. Daily Guide

    Speaking at an MSME event, Chief Executive Officer of GEA, Margaret Ansei, said the agency remains focused on building opportunities for entrepreneurs across the country.

    MTN SME Accelerate Programme Reaches Over 700 Businesses
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    The Chairperson of the event, Mrs Margaret Ansei, urged students to become ambassadors of a drug-free lifestyle and use their influence to promote positive social change.

    Accra Girls SHS wins 2026 NACOC Inter-Schools Quiz Competition
  12. April 2026
  13. Daily Guide

    Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Margaret Ansei, also commended the initiative, noting that Ghanaian businesses possess the potential to compete on the global stage.

    MTN Ghana Headlines 2026 SME Grow Awards
  14. The Ghanaian Times

    It is on the theme: ‘Empowering SMEs to Scale beyond Borders through Innovation, Resilience and Digital Solutions.’ Speaking at the official launch of the MTN Ghana SMEGA awards in Accra, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency, Ms Margaret Ansei, commended th

    MTN Ghana SME Awards 2026 launched to boost enterprise growth
Business

Ghana, Columbus partnership creates nursing opportunities in US

The News

The Ghana Enterprises Agency, Ghana's Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, and the Ministry of Health have partnered with the City of Columbus, Ohio to create structured professional opportunities for qualified Ghanaian health professionals, particularly nurses, to work in the United States. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2026.

23 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ghana, Columbus partnership creates nursing opportunities in US

    The Ghana Enterprises Agency, Ghana's Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, and the Ministry of Health have partnered with the City of Columbus, Ohio to create structured professional opportunities for qualified Ghanaian health professionals, particularly nurses, to work in the United States. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2026.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 14 September

  1. Ghana's MSMEs must invest more strategically in human capital training

    Ghana's MSMEs, which account for over 90% of all businesses and contribute about 70% of GDP, face a 50% failure rate, partly due to severe underinvestment in human capital. The article argues that rethinking training and human capital investment is a strategic necessity for MSME survival.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. 24-hour economy policy success depends on MSME integration

    Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Authority Act, signed into law in February 2026, represents a shift toward continuous economic activity across manufacturing, agriculture, and digital services. The policy's success will be determined by how well it empowers and integrates MSMEs, which account for approximately 85% of manufacturing employment and 70% of GDP.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. GEA and UNIDO hold 3rd National Kaizen Awards for enterprise excellence

    The Ghana Enterprises Agency and UNIDO held the 3rd Ghana National Kaizen Awards to recognise enterprises demonstrating excellence in productivity, innovation, and continuous improvement. The event served as Ghana's official qualifying platform for the African Kaizen Awards.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 1 September

  1. GEA consults stakeholders on new MSME support strategy plan

    The Ghana Enterprises Agency has begun stakeholder consultations to shape its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan for strengthening support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, focusing on areas including enterprise competitiveness, access to finance, digital transformation, market access, skills development, and inclusive entrepreneurship.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 10 August

  1. Ghana Enterprises Agency reaffirms support for SMEs

    The CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency has reaffirmed government commitment to strengthening the country's MSMEs, describing them as the backbone of the nation's economy and driving force behind inclusive growth, innovation and job creation. Speaking at the 10th National MSME Day celebration themed on digital empowerment and innovation, she emphasized the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem has evolved significantly over the past decade through increased investment, partnerships and policy support.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. MTN SME Accelerate programme reaches over 700 businesses

    MTN Ghana's SME Accelerate programme has engaged and impacted more than 700 small and medium enterprises across Kumasi, Koforidua, and Accra this year, with plans to expand to Tamale and Takoradi as part of efforts supporting Ghana's MSME sector.

    29 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 22 June

  1. Accra Girls SHS wins NACOC anti-drug quiz competition

    Accra Girls Senior High School won the 2026 Narcotics Control Commission Inter-Schools Quiz Competition held in Accra on Friday with 44 points, ahead of PRESEC (36 points) and Labone SHS (35 points). The competition aimed to encourage students to champion the fight against drug abuse and narcotic-related offences.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 April

  1. MTN Ghana headlines 2026 SME Grow Africa Awards

    MTN Ghana has renewed its commitment as headline sponsor of the 2026 SME Grow Africa Awards, now in its 13th year, which recognises Ghanaian entrepreneurs across 18 categories and provides winners with masterclasses, mentorship, partnerships, and investment support.

    27 April 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. MTN Ghana SME Awards 2026 launched to support enterprise growth

    MTN Ghana has launched the SME Awards (SMEGA) 2026 in Accra, calling on small and medium enterprises to use innovation, resilience and digital solutions to scale beyond borders. The Ghana Enterprises Agency CEO noted that SMEs constitute over 85 per cent of businesses in the country and play a critical role in employment and innovation, though many face challenges including limited finance access, digital capacity gaps, and market access restrictions.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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