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John Dramani Mahama has been named Chief Patron of the 10th Ghana CEO Summit held in Accra, where he reaffirmed his government’s commitment to implementing major reforms aimed at improving the business climate and attracting increased investment into the country.
Addressing participants at the summit, President Mahama suggested the honour may have been influenced by his long association with the event and his regular engagement with business leaders and industry executives over the years.
“I have been named Chief Patron at the summit likely because I have joined their captains many times,” he remarked.
President Mahama stated that his administration is focused on eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks and ending contradictory directives from state institutions that have hindered business operations and frustrated both investors and citizens.
He assured the business community that government reforms would establish a more transparent, efficient, and investor-friendly system capable of driving business expansion and economic growth. According to him, investors would benefit from clearer procedures, less duplication, and more transparent regulations under the new framework.
“As a result of these reforms, we have strengthened investor confidence, stabilised the currency, and enhanced fiscal transparency. These are achievements we will continue to build on through further decisive reforms,” he noted.
The President also highlighted Ghana’s transition to the International Monetary Fund’s non-financial Policy Coordination Instrument, describing it as evidence of the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and policy credibility.
He explained that the administration’s pro-business agenda would prioritise the modernisation of agriculture, increased investment in the energy sector, and the adoption of emerging technologies to position Ghana as a leading investment destination on the African continent.
President Mahama further emphasised that effective leadership should be measured by the ability to respond swiftly to crises while maintaining public and investor confidence.
Source:Omanghana.com
