Importers & Exporters Association ‘confident in the competence and zeal’ of Minister of Finance

In a press release dated Tuesday, January 28, 2025, and signed by Executive Secretary, Samson A. Awingobit, the association congratulated Madam Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare (MP) on her assumption of office as the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, also.

“We are confident in the competence and zeal of both Dr. Forson and Hon. Ofosu-Adjare to drive Ghana’s trade and maritime industry to greater heights,” IEAG noted.

“Dr. Forson’s extensive experience in fiscal policy and economic management, coupled with Hon. Ofosu-Adjare’s dedication to empowering businesses, particularly women-led enterprises, positions them as exemplary leaders for their respective ministries.”

The statement continued: “The IEAG is fully prepared to collaborate with both ministers to achieve their goals and targets for the trade and maritime sectors. We believe that through effective partnership, we can enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of Ghana’s import and export landscape.”

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IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA CONGRATULATES DR. CASSIEL ATO FORSON AND HON. ELIZABETH OFOSU-ADJARE ON THEIR RESPECTIVE MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS

Accra, Ghana – January 28, 2025

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson on his appointment and swearing-in as the Minister for Finance, and to Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare (MP) on her assumption of office as the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry.

We are confident in the competence and zeal of both Dr. Forson and Hon. Ofosu-Adjare to drive Ghana’s trade and maritime industry to greater heights. Dr. Forson’s extensive experience in fiscal policy and economic management, coupled with Hon. Ofosu-Adjare’s dedication to empowering businesses, particularly women-led enterprises, positions them as exemplary leaders for their respective ministries.

The IEAG is fully prepared to collaborate with both ministers to achieve their goals and targets for the trade and maritime sectors. We believe that through effective partnership, we can enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of Ghana’s import and export landscape.

As a body advocating for the betterment of traders in the country, we urge the ministers to address the persistent challenges that importers and exporters faced during the previous administration. Issues such as bureaucratic bottlenecks, high tariffs, and infrastructural deficits have long hindered the progress of our members. We trust that under the leadership of Dr. Forson and Hon. Ofosu-Adjare, these concerns will be prioritized and effectively resolved.

In particular, we commend Hon. Ofosu-Adjare’s commitment to empowering women-led businesses as a key strategy to improve livelihoods and spur economic growth. Her emphasis on gender equality and the proposed mentorship programs for young women entrepreneurs align with our vision of an inclusive and thriving trade environment.

The IEAG remains steadfast in its mission to support and advocate for the interests of Ghanaian traders. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with the new ministers to foster a conducive environment for trade and industry, ultimately contributing to the nation’s economic prosperity.

Signed

Samson A. Awingobit

Executive Secretary
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