The National Emerging Leaders Economic Forum (NELEF) 2024 has ended with a call for tax reforms and the introduction of a climate levy to support existing taxes to stimulate sustainable economic growth.
Chief Executive Officer of VODEC Africa, Mr Daniel Asomani, and the organizers of the NELEF 2024, said the climate levy would not only help to tackle environmental issues but also create sustainable job opportunities for the nation, ensuring a more equitable economic landscape.
He said the government must reconsider the removal of taxes that have outlived their relevance, including the COVID-19 levy and emission taxes, which are placing unnecessary burdens on the country’s economy.
Emerging leaders must embrace innovation and contribute more in the decision-making process to safeguard the future of the country.
Mr Asomani entreated the aspiring presidential and parliamentary candidates in the upcoming political elections to adopt transparent, accountable, and good governance in the next government administration.
World-renowned Evangelist and Economist, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh blamed the struggles and economic challenges currently facing Ghana for inadequate visionary leaders asking for teamwork in order to alleviate the crisis.
He criticized the youth for not being patriotic enough to turn the tables around and transform the country into a world leader.l “Good leadership, and good governance that prioritize long-term goals instead of short-term goals can change the trajectory of an entire nation. We must wake up from sleep” he added.
He urged the emerging leaders to vote on values and not for monetary gains ahead of the December elections, cautioning leaders to foster inclusive governance and eschew acts of favouritism and nepotism while in office.
Mr Isaac Boamah, a business and policy analyst from the United States, advocated for more policy reforms to provide more employment opportunities especially for the youth.
He highlighted the importance of youth participation in national policy discussions and urged young Ghanaians to actively engage in the political process to shape a future that reflects their aspirations.
