President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s export sector, pledging increased support to help local exporters scale up operations and compete effectively in regional and global markets.
Speaking at the Ghana Export Promotion Authority’s (GEPA) 33rd and 34th Presidential National Awards for Export Achievements on Wednesday 17th December, 2025,
President Mahama said has engaged the Ghana Exim Bank to identify possibilities to expand access to capital and credit facilities for exporters.
He noted that the move is aimed at enabling businesses to seize opportunities across Africa and beyond while boosting their competitiveness.
“We have exported raw materials for far too long; it is time to add value to our products,” the President said, stressing the need for stronger support systems to drive value addition and export-led growth.
President Mahama also encouraged women and young people to take advantage of opportunities within the export sector, assuring them of continued government efforts to create an enabling business environment.
He highlighted investments in infrastructure, regulatory reforms and institutional capacity building as critical pillars underpinning the government’s export strategy.
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, praised Ghanaian exporters for their resilience in the face of global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures. She called for closer collaboration between government and the private sector to refine policies and address bottlenecks affecting the industry.
At the awards ceremony, B5 Plus Ltd was named Exporter of the Year for 2023/2024.
Other companies recognised for outstanding performance during the period included Interplast Ltd, Usibras Ghana Ltd, Olam Food Ingredients Ghana, The Bank Hospital and World Shoe Ltd, among others.
The Presidential National Awards for Export Achievements celebrate excellence in Ghana’s export sector and highlight the role of exporters in driving economic growth and job creation.
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