The final day of the AGI National Council Retreat 2025 successfully came to a close at the La Beach Hotel on Friday 21 February 2025, reinforcing the commitment to ”Resuscitating Industry to Spur Growth, Fiscal Balance, and Job Creation.”
The retreat brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders for insightful discussions on Ghana’s industrial growth. The day featured engaging presentations from distinguished speakers, offering expert perspectives on pressing economic and business challenges:
~Dr. David Ofosu-Dorte, Senior Partner at AB & David Law Firm, provided valuable insights on key aspects of industrial development.
~Mr. Samuel Ntim Adu, CEO of Yedent Agro Group of Companies, presented a revolutionary approach to job creation through the poultry value chain, emphasizing innovative employment strategies.
~Mr. Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor for the 24-hour economy, outlined the government’s vision for this initiative and its potential impact on industry and economic expansion.
~Mr. Seth Terkper, Presidential Advisor on the Economy, elaborated on the government’s strategies to ensure economic stability and growth, addressing critical concerns and opportunities.
~Mr. Anthony Sarpong, Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), highlighted the importance of efficient tax administration in fostering a business-friendly environment.
~Abeku Gyan-Quansah, Tax Partner at PwC, provided key insights into tax policy and administration, emphasizing strategies to enhance Ghana’s fiscal framework and improve the ease of doing business.
The retreat also saw active participation from past AGI presidents, including Dr. Kofi Kludjeson, Dr. Tony Oteng-Gyasi, and Dr. James Asare-Adjei, who lent their support to the Council’s recommendations for government interventions aimed at strengthening the economy and enhancing the private sector’s growth.
In a press briefing to close the retreat, AGI President Dr. Humphrey Kwesi Ayim-Darke summarized the Council’s key proposals, including a comprehensive tax reform, forex management to stabilize the cedi, and other critical interventions to create an enabling business environment.
He also pledged AGI’s support in ensuring the successful implementation of the government’s 24-hour economy policy.
With these thought-provoking discussions, the retreat set the stage for concrete strategies to drive industrial transformation and economic resilience in Ghana.
