The shipping line, which is a West Africa project, has undergone the necessary procurement procedures with government and stakeholders, and it is expected that by the end of the year, it would be completed.

Mr. Mark Badu-Aboagye, the Chief Executive Officer of GNCC, who announced this at a press briefing in Accra, said there was the need to move from importing goods, and rather export to boost the economic growth of the country.

He said shipping played a vital role in internationally without which the world not have been prosperous as it is today, and many countries would not have been able to participate in world trade.

Mr. Badu-Aboagye said GNCC was an association of business operators, firms and industries with interests spanning every sector of private enterprise, saying, “as an advocacy organisation, the association was established with the prime objective of promoting industrial and commercial interest in the country”.

“The Chamber represents the voice of the business community with total commitment to playing a leadership role towards propelling the country’s economy to higher heights, and will continue to influence government policies to the benefit of the private sector,” he said.

Mr. Badu-Aboagye said the Chamber had provided members with a platform for interacting with government and its agencies as well as enhancing their efficiency through capacity building and networking.

She said the Chamber provided services such as trade and investment missions through trade exhibitions, investment missions, research and advocacy, and business support services for members to grow their businesses.

He said the Chamber had over the years participated in various trade fairs in the country and abroad, assisted in recovering commercial debt owed to Ghanaian exporters by outside businesses, and played a role in the establishment of ECOBANK.

He urged government to continue to partner the Chamber in formulating fiscal and monetary policies since the private sector is the engine of growth and employs over 80 per cent of the population.

Nana Appiagyei Dankawoso I, the President of GNCC, said the Chamber was affiliated with internationally acclaimed bodies like the Pan African Chamber of Commerce, Federation of West African Chamber of Commerce and Industry and International Chamber of Commerce.

He encouraged all to place priority on agriculture to produce more and export some of the produce to raise revenue for the country’s development.

He urged Ghanaians to patronize made-in-Ghana goods to create jobs for the youth and boost economic growth.

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Source: GNA

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In a congratulatory message to President Nana Akufo-Addo following his assumption of the office, the chamber expressed confidence in the New Patriotic Party government’s pro-business agenda.

[contextly_sidebar id=”wXk99UUZ8A9Q6R5CVNCQQeg5HPjBb9Dd”]“… we are happy about your commitment to ensure a conducive business environment that will make the private sector vibrant in driving growth and creating jobs,” the chamber said in a statement signed by its President, Dr. Appiagyei Dankawoso.

“Your pro-business national development agenda with key focus on building the “most business-friendly economy” which will create jobs, wealth and prosperity for all Ghanaians through private sector empowerment is commendable and accords with the main objective of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce. In this regard, the Chamber assures you of its utmost support to achieve our shared vision for Ghana,” the statement added.

The chamber further expressed hope that “the incoming ministers will work assiduously” to deliver President Akufo-Addo’s vision for Ghana.

“The Chamber is of the strong conviction that businesses thrive in a peaceful and stable macroeconomic environment. It is our expectation that the confidence reposed in you by the good people of Ghana will inspire you and your administration to ensure peace and improve the macroeconomic environment for business growth.”

Find below the full statement

GNCC’S CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce congratulates H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on their assumption of office as the President and Vice President respectively of the Republic of Ghana following their victory in the 2016 general elections.

As a nation, our collective commitment to credible, free and fair elections have resulted in another successful elections that have received exceptional applause and commendation at the local and international level. This we believe goes to consolidate our democratic, economic and social gains.

We commend the transition team for their statecraft and the organizing committee of the swearing-in ceremony for their exceptional delivery. The smooth transition of power and the grand swearing-in ceremony with mammoth attendance has indeed added colour to our political history.

As a Chamber, we are happy about your commitment to ensure a conducive business environment that will make the private sector vibrant in driving growth and creating jobs. Your pro-business national development agenda with key focus on building the “most business-friendly economy” which will create jobs, wealth and prosperity for all Ghanaians through private sector empowerment is commendable and accords with the main objective of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce. In this regard, the Chamber assures you of its utmost support to achieve our shared vision for Ghana.

In addition, your commitment to ensure private sector growth and efficient government machinery will consolidate the significant contributions made by past governments in improving the investment environment in Ghana. It is our fervent hope that the incoming ministers will work assiduously to deliver your vision for Ghana.

The Chamber is of the strong conviction that businesses thrive in a peaceful and stable macroeconomic environment. It is our expectation that the confidence reposed in you by the good people of Ghana will inspire you and your administration to ensure peace and improve the macroeconomic environment for business growth.

The Chamber wishes you and your administration a fruitful stewardship. We look forward to engaging your administration on a periodic basis to ensure a business-friendly environment for the growth and prosperity of the private sector and the nation in general.

God bless our homeland Ghana and make our nation great and strong. Long live the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce, long live Ghana.

Thank you

Signed Nana Dr. Appiagyei Dankawoso I (President, Ghana National Chamber of Commerce)

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By: Delali Adogla-Bessa/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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