Source: newsthemegh.com
John Dramani Mahama, the leader of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to spearhead the growth of the nation’s export industry.
The NDC flagbearer plans to accomplish this by forming and serving as the head of an export development council that will support the nation’s export initiative.
This was said by Mr. Mahama in his national new year’s address on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Mr. Mahama is certain that the strategy will be successful because his government will put in place mechanisms to ensure it does. He emphasizes that the proposed 24-hour economy, which his government aims to implement when he becomes President, is a game changer for the nation.
“We shall provide improved security and public safety which will require massive recruitment into the security services and private security operations. My government will provide cheaper and more reliable electricity for those participating businesses based on a time of used-tariff system.
“Companies that sign up for the 24-hour economy will benefit from modern smart metres caliberated to charge a lesser tariff per Kilowatt-hour for power that is consumed during off peak hours.” he said.
The leader of the NDC offered tax breaks to companies that would adhere to his 24-hour policy.
“As President, I shall set up and personally chair an accelerated export development council to boost Ghana’s export drive especially under the ECOWAS trade liberalisation scheme and the African Continental Trade Liberalisation scheme and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.” he reiterated.