The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has renewed its call on the government to create a more favourable and predictable environment to enable businesses in Ghana to thrive and expand.
The President of the GNCCI, Mr. Stephan Miezan, noted that although government remains the country’s single largest employer, the private sector collectively provides jobs for far more people, underscoring the need for policies and conditions that support business growth.
Mr. Miezan made the remarks when he led a GNCCI delegation on a courtesy visit to the Western Regional Minister at his office in Sekondi.
The visit sought to explore areas of collaboration between the Western Regional Coordinating Council and the Chamber to strengthen, sustain, and promote a vibrant business climate in the region.
“Government is the single largest employer, but businesses taken together employ far more people than government. That is why the GNCCI continues to advocate favourable conditions for the business community to thrive,” Mr. Miezan said.
He commended the government for achievements recorded within its first year in office, particularly improvements in macroeconomic indicators such as currency stability and declining inflation, which he described as positive signals for business confidence and investment.
However, the GNCCI President raised concerns about challenges confronting importers at the country’s ports, citing complaints from Burkinabe traders over alleged harassment by some Ghanaian security officials.
He called on the relevant authorities to put in place firm measures to ensure a safe, efficient, and business-friendly environment at the ports, stressing that such reforms would help attract more regional trade and generate additional revenue for national development.
In response, the Western Regional Minister, Mr. Joseph Nelson, assured the Chamber of the government’s commitment to supporting and strengthening the private sector.
Addressing the concerns at the ports, he said authorities would adopt robust strategies to resolve the issues and position Ghana as an attractive trade hub for businesses from neighbouring West African countries.
