John Dramani Mahama has enumerated the gains of his administration six months into his second coming as Ghana’s president, APA can report from Accra on Friday.
While meeting visiting London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan on Thursday, President Mahama reaffirmed that Ghana was open for serious international trade and investment, thanks to what he called wide-ranging reforms actively fostering economic transformation and better governance.
The Mayor of London was paying a courtesy call on the Ghanaian leader who said strategic reforms, begun just six months into his administration, are already showing tangible results including renewed business confidence, the relative appreciation of the Cedi, and a decreasing inflation rate.
President Mahama said these are important signs of economic stability and progress, especially after recent global challenges and inherited public debt burdens.
“We are striving to cultivate a new sense of thinking, a fresh approach to doing things, and to ensure that we effectively serve the people who elected us to lead,” President Mahama stated.
He elaborated on key government initiatives, including the ’24-Hour Economy’ policy, drawing inspiration from London, a city he described as “never sleeping.”
The initiative is to harness Ghana’s vibrant youthful population and address the challenges of rapid urbanisation by promoting continuous economic activity and opportunities.
President Mahama further emphasised Ghana’s burgeoning digital landscape, indicating the country’s readiness to fully integrate into the global FinTech community with numerous digital services and innovative companies emerging across the country.
He also reiterated the government’s strong focus on agriculture and agribusiness as vital sectors for creating more opportunities, particularly for young people.
Mahama’s talks with Mayor Khan also revolved around the deep historical and business ties connecting Accra and London.
President Mahama expressed Ghana’s keen interest in learning from London’s extensive expertise in urban planning, efficient transport systems, modern waste management solutions, and effective flood control strategies.
“For a city like London, the efficiency of your transport system, even with perceived challenges, is truly remarkable,” the President noted, adding, “We aspire to develop similar reliable systems where punctuality is the norm for our citizens.”
Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan commended the positive signals Mahama’s administration is sending to the international community regarding Ghana’s potential and praised the invaluable contributions of Londoners of Ghanaian origin, who are enriching various sectors of the city’s economy and public life, from healthcare and transport to the arts.
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