Meet The Authorities
We don't rely on rumors. We bring you the source.
Hosts & Keynote Speakers
The people who have lived it, built it, and are here to show you the way.
Ayo Jones
Founder & CEO, Expat Life Ghana
Ayo Jones
Founder & CEO, Expat Life Ghana
A global educator and author born in the U.S. to a Ghanaian-Nigerian father, Ayo relocated in 2020 and now guides the diaspora through the B.L.A.X.I.T. Blueprint™ to successfully plan their journey home.
Tony Jones
Founder & COO, Expat Life Ghana
Tony Jones
Founder & COO, Expat Life Ghana
A former police officer turned entrepreneur, Tony relocated his family from Texas to Ghana in 2020. He now guides the diaspora through immersive relocation tours and on-the-ground operational support.
Annabelle McKenzie
Director of International Affairs, Ghana Tourism Authority
Annabelle McKenzie
Director of International Affairs, Ghana Tourism Authority
A dual citizen of the U.S. and Ghana, Annabelle leads global initiatives in tourism, investment, trade, and diaspora engagement. She shapes Ghana's international brand and builds the bridges that bring the diaspora home.
Ebi Bright
Mayor, Tema Metropolitan Assembly
Ebi Bright
Mayor, Tema Metropolitan Assembly
Holding an MA in Global Diplomacy and over 20 years in public service and corporate strategy, Mayor Bright is transforming Tema into a sustainable, modern city through infrastructure investment, a 24-hour economy, and inclusive governance.
The Authorities In The Room
We provide direct access to the exact government agencies you need to navigate your relocation and execute your B.L.A.X.I.T. Blueprint™. No rumors. No hearsay. The source.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration
Oversees Ghana's diplomatic relationships and supports diaspora citizens navigating international travel, dual citizenship, and consular services.
Ministry of the Interior
Governs domestic security, civil registration, and the legal frameworks that regulate residency and immigration status for non-citizens.
Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)
Administers all visa extensions, residency permits, and border operations. Your primary point of contact from tourist visa to permanent residency.
National Identification Authority (NIA)
Issues the Ghana Card, the non-citizen ID that unlocks banking, SIM registration, and long-term residency. Your first stop after landing.
Registrar General's Department (RGD)
Handles the registration of births, deaths, marriages, and legal documents. Your foundational paperwork for residency and citizenship runs through this office.
Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC)
The official body for business registration in Ghana. Every diaspora entrepreneur must register here before legally operating or investing.
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC)
The gateway for foreign and diaspora investment. GIPC registration provides legal protections, investor permits, and access to Ghana's business incentive framework.
Lands Commission
The government authority that verifies, registers, and protects land ownership in Ghana. No land transaction is legally secure without Lands Commission validation.
Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
The national tax authority overseeing income tax, VAT, and business compliance obligations for both residents and foreign investors operating in Ghana.
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Drives Ghana's commercial growth agenda and oversees trade policy, export development, and the frameworks that support diaspora-led businesses.
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Supports agricultural investment, land use for farming, and agro-processing opportunities, particularly relevant for the Volta Economic Corridor.
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Manages all sea port operations including the clearance of shipped household goods, vehicles, and commercial cargo entering Ghana.
The Practitioners
Real people who have already made the move, built businesses, and navigated the system. They are here to tell you exactly what they know.
Dr. Therestella Obosu Tei-Kwabla
National Chairperson, Community Practice Pharmacists Association of Ghana
Dr. Therestella Obosu Tei-Kwabla
CEO, Pacalin Pharmacy & Founder, Therestella's Foundation
A multi-award-winning pharmacist, entrepreneur, and community health advocate. As National Chairperson of the CPPA and Vice President of the Central University Alumni Association, she is your guide to navigating healthcare in Ghana.
Dre Taylor
Co-Founder of The Beyond Investments
Dre Taylor
Co-Founder, The Beyond Investments
Inspired by Ghana’s 2019 "Year of Return," Dre Taylor transitioned from leading diaspora tours to building permanent roots. In 2022, he co-founded The Beyond Investments alongside retired professor Michael "Toks" Williams. Driven by a mission to help the diaspora securely live, invest, and thrive in Ghana, Dre's firm specializes in sustainable, eco-friendly commercial and residential real estate developments designed to create positive, lasting impacts within local communities.
Maureen Frimpong
Managing Broker & Relocation Advisor, Evolve Realty GH
Maureen Frimpong
Managing Broker, Evolve Realty GH
With a career forged in London's retail and Jaguar franchise sectors, Maureen brings cosmopolitan rigor to the Ghanaian real estate market. She specializes in strategic brokerage and high-value negotiations for diaspora clients.
Sa'ilah Jamar
Retired Educator & Diaspora Relocator
Sa'ilah Jamar
Retired Educator, Washington DC / Atlanta
Originally from Washington, DC, Sa'ilah and her husband relocated from Atlanta to Ghana in 2022. A retired educator with prior experience living in Nigeria, she brings a grounded, real-world perspective to life after the move.
Delim Jamar
Retired Call Center Supervisor & Diaspora Relocator
Delim Jamar
Retired, Brooklyn NY / Atlanta
Originally from Brooklyn, Delim and his wife relocated from Atlanta to Ghana in 2022. A retired Call Center Supervisor who previously lived and worked in Nigeria for seven years, he shares honest insight on housing and daily life.