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President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, as part of broader efforts to drive economic growth, investment, and job creation.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by members of CEO Network Ghana at the Presidency on April 23, 2026, the President emphasised the critical role of the private sector in rebuilding and transforming the Ghanaian economy.
The delegation, comprising over 130 business leaders and led by Ernest De-Graft Egyir, founder of CEO Network Ghana and the Ghana CEO Summit, used the visit to formally invite the President to serve as Guest of Honour at the upcoming summit scheduled for May 28, 2026.
Mahama assured the group of government’s readiness to collaborate closely with industry leaders to unlock new opportunities and sustain economic progress.
“Rebuilding and transforming the Ghanaian economy must be done in close partnership with the private sector,” he said, noting that government remains committed to policies that support enterprise growth and shared prosperity.
He highlighted the 24-Hour Economy Policy as a central pillar of his administration’s strategy, aimed at boosting productivity, optimising infrastructure utilisation, and expanding employment opportunities.
The President also pointed to the Accelerated Export Agenda, which prioritises value addition and economic diversification, urging businesses to align with the initiative.
“We can no longer rely on exporting raw materials. There are significant opportunities within this framework, and we encourage the private sector to engage government on how best to implement them,” he stated.
On fiscal management, Mahama reiterated his administration’s focus on discipline, efficiency, and targeted investment. He noted that resources are being redirected toward key programmes, including large-scale infrastructure development under the “Big Push” initiative, as well as social interventions such as Adwumawura and Free Primary Healthcare.
He added that recent macroeconomic indicators point to improving economic conditions, with Ghana’s GDP now exceeding $100 billion and business confidence showing signs of recovery.
“The business environment today is stronger than it was in the recent past. Foreign direct investment is rising, and domestic investment is also gaining momentum,” he said.
The President further highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency and reduce corruption, including the deployment of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence in the assessment of duties and levies.
In his remarks, Ernest De-Graft Egyir commended the administration’s approach to fiscal consolidation and macroeconomic stabilisation, noting that recent policy direction has helped restore confidence among business leaders.
The engagement underscores renewed efforts to deepen public-private collaboration as Ghana positions itself for sustained economic growth and investment-led development.
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