As Ghana prepares to celebrate its 67th National Independence Day next week in the Eastern Region, the Ghana Export–Import Bank (GEXIM) has announced plans to host a special event called “Freedom Market” on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
The event, which is an extension of the bank’s popular Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Fair known as Tuesday Market, aims to commemorate this year’s independence celebration. It will be held at the forecourt of the Africa Trade House, located next to the British Council in Accra, from 8 am to 8 pm.
The “Freedom Market” will showcase a wide range of unique, quality, affordable, and authentic Made-In-Ghana products. Visitors can expect to find a diverse array of items including food and ingredients, beverages, skin and beauty care products, textiles, apparel, garments, leather footwear, slippers, and more.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lawrence Agyinsam, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer responsible for Banking, Ms. Rosemary Beryl Archer, emphasized the importance of promoting Ghanaian-made products during the celebration of the nation’s independence.
“GEXIM has been championing the repositioning of the Ghanaian economy into an export-led one, and it has become very necessary to encourage Ghanaians to consume locally manufactured products and services,” said Ms. Archer. “The fair provides a platform for the promotion of indigenous Ghanaian products to the general public. When we patronize Ghanaian-made products, it will help to sustain Ghanaian businesses as well as create jobs for Ghanaians.”
The “Freedom Market” not only aims to create awareness and promote Ghanaian products but also serves as a platform for businesses to generate revenue from sales to the general public. Over the years, GEXIM has introduced innovative ways to create avenues for revenue generation for the Bank’s clients as well as other producers of Made-In-Ghana products.
All are invited to visit the Africa Trade House on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, to experience the very best of Made-In-Ghana products at unbeatable prices. The “Freedom Market” promises to be an exciting opportunity to celebrate Ghana’s independence while supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs.