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Akufo-Addo orders all public agencies to purchase textiles, garments locally

President Akufo-Addo has directed all public agencies to buy all their textiles and garments locally.

This directive he said, forms part of measures government is taking to reduce the country’s import bill and thereby promoting domestic production.

“Government is determined to continue this development with appropriate policies including insisting that all public agencies purchase henceforth; their textiles and garments needs from domestic sources” President directed.

Speaking at the unveiling of the first locally assembled VW cars in Ghana Monday, he said the government will continue to capitalise on the COVID-19 pandemic to expand the domestic production of goods and services in a bid to attaining a self-reliance status.

According to him, Ghana’s Garments Industry has been able to produce 15 million face masks and other personal protective equipment for frontline health workers, students, teaching and non-teaching staff since the phasing out of the restrictions.

President Akufo-Addo indicated that, “This has saved the nation millions of dollars in foreign exchange and created jobs for thousands of people especially the youth across the country.”

He also reiterated the government’s commitment under the Industrial Transformation Agenda, to partner private, local and foreign investors to develop large scale strategic-anchored industries to serve as growth polls for the economy.

 

-Myjoyonline

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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