President Akufo-Addo presented Export Achievement Awards to Ghanaian exporters, recognizing their significant contributions to the country’s economic development.
As the Special Guest of Honour at the 31st and 32nd President’s National Awards for Export Achievement, the President praised the awardees for their efforts in fostering a sustainable economy.
B5 Plus Limited received the Exporter of the Year award for both 2021 and 2022, while DTRT Apparel Limited secured the Woman Exporter of the Year awards for 2022.
The Ghana Free Zones Authority emphasized the importance of excellence in exports, sustainability, and ethical business practices.
Dr. Afua Asabea Asare, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), said, “as we bask in the glory of the achievements being honoured, we should collectively reaffirm our commitment to driving sustainable exports and in doing so, fortify the foundations of Ghana’s prosperity.”
Mr. K.T Hammond, the Minister of Trade and Industry, expressed the government’s commitment to promoting exports as a means of economic recovery and growth.
He emphasized the creation of an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. The event was attended by dignitaries such as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Fawaz Aliu, Deputy Minister of Energy, Herbert Krapa, and Reginald Yofi Grant, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC).
The Ghana Free Zones Authority congratulated all awardees for their outstanding contributions to the country’s economic development and acknowledged the support of sponsors and stakeholders in making the event possible.