Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s unwavering commitment to accelerating Ghana’s industrialisation agenda, describing it as a strategic pathway to economic independence, resilience, and long-term prosperity.
Speaking at the 14th AGI Ghana Industry and Quality Awards held on Saturday, 29th November 2025, in Accra, the Vice President emphasised that industrial growth remains central to government’s transformational initiatives, including the proposed 24-hour economy policy.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang explained that the policy aims to incentivise businesses—particularly manufacturing and light industries—to operate in shifts around the clock. This approach, she said, will boost productivity, maximise resource utilisation, and generate more jobs for Ghanaians.
Touching on agriculture, the Vice President highlighted the Feed Ghana Programme as a strategic effort to increase food production while creating employment opportunities nationwide. The programme, she noted, is designed to ensure a consistent supply of raw materials to support agribusiness expansion and to position Ghana as a competitive export-oriented economy.
She stressed that the private sector remains a critical partner in achieving full industrialisation. While assuring industry players of government’s continued support—especially through the Agribusiness Policy, which guarantees predictable inputs for manufacturers—Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged bold investments to drive growth. She also pledged government’s commitment to addressing persistent constraints such as limited access to credit.
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, also addressed the ceremony, outlining ongoing reforms to strengthen the industrial ecosystem. She noted that improvements in regulation and digitalisation—from company registration to customs clearance—are reducing delays and creating a more predictable environment for business growth.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare further underscored government’s commitment to leveraging public procurement to support local industry. She cited the supply of locally manufactured sanitary pads for schoolgirls under the free sanitary pads initiative, as well as government support to the automotive sector, as clear demonstrations of efforts to drive domestic production.
She also highlighted major infrastructure investments aimed at enhancing industrial competitiveness, including work to stabilise energy supply, expand industrial parks, and improve transport and logistics systems. Ghana’s support for the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor was noted as a key step toward reducing trade costs and improving regional market access for local manufacturers.
Outgoing AGI President, Dr. Humphrey Ayim-Darke, commended government for removing the COVID-19 levy and introducing other pro-business measures. He called for stronger border controls and the elimination of substandard goods to protect local industries and maintain high quality standards.
This year’s ceremony honoured outstanding Ghanaian companies and individuals demonstrating excellence, resilience, and innovation across various sectors. Softcare Ghana emerged as the Overall Best Industrial Company of the Year.
