IFRIG Announces 4th Edition of Non-Interest Finance International Conference
The Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana (IFRIG) has announced plans to hold the 4th Islamic Finance International Conference (IFIC 2025) on Saturday, 27th September 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
Themed “Non-Interest Finance as a Catalyst for Inclusive and Sustainable Development,” the conference will bring together high-level personalities, policymakers, and experts in finance, governance, and interfaith dialogue to deliberate on the role of ethical finance in economic transformation.
The programme will feature the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, as Guest of Honour, while proceedings will be chaired by Most Rev. Matthew K. Gyamfi, President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference. The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, will attend as the Special Guest of Honour.
Confirmed speakers include Dr. Nashiru Issahaku, former Governor of the Bank of Ghana; Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar, a member of FRACE at the Central Bank of Nigeria; Alhaji Attahiru Maccido of One17 Capital, Nigeria; Mr. Steve Kyalo Muia, Director of Anoor Takaful, Nigeria; and Dr. Shaibu Ali, Director General of IFRIG. The programme will also feature contributions from IFRIG’s research fellows, namely Musah Ismaila Maiga, Yusif Geoffrey, and Sherif Heiman Shaban.
Organizers explained that the choice of theme reflects Ghana’s commitment to exploring inclusive models of financing. Globally, non-interest finance instruments such as Sukuk (Non-Interest bonds) and Takaful (Non-Interest insurance) have proven successful in promoting financial inclusion, raising development funds, and bridging socio-economic gaps.
About IFRIG
The Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana (IFRIG) is the country’s foremost institution dedicated to the study and promotion of non-interest banking and finance. The institute plays a leading role in research, advocacy, and policy dialogue, and through platforms such as IFIC, continues to advance the case for ethical finance as a tool for growth and inclusion both locally and internationally.
