By Godwill Arthur-Mensah 

Accra, June 08, GNA–Mr. Sampson Ahi, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has lauded the resilience, innovation and leadership of Ghanaian businesses, describing them as pivotal towards Ghana’s socio-economic transformation.  

The Deputy Minister highlighted the Ministry’s efforts to foster a more efficient and enabling business climate through the Business Regulatory Reforms programme. 

The Deputy Trade Minister made the commendation during the Third Edition of the Ghana Business League Awards, held at the weekend, in Accra.  

The awards ceremony is a critical platform for celebrating enterprises and promoting a business-ready environment aligned with the Government’s 24-Hour Economy agenda. 

The Deputy Trade Minister lauded the awardees for translating their business ideas into tangible success stories despite some national and global economic challenges. 

He described the event as a testament to the power of dreams, perseverance, and the collective will of a nation determined to create shared prosperity. 

“This evening, we shine a spotlight on Ghana’s top businesses that have persevered through challenges, embraced innovation, and upheld excellence in manufacturing, supply, and service,” he said. 

Mr. Ahi praised the event organisers, Maven Communications, for their commitment to promoting private sector excellence and contributing to Ghana’s economic reset. 

He observed that the initiative sought to address systemic barriers, streamline regulations, and enhance the quality of governance affecting enterprise development. 

Mr. Ahi remarked: “This reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to removing long-standing challenges that have hindered businesses in Ghana from realising their full potential.”. 

He further applauded the Awards Board for designing a hierarchical recognition framework that mirrored the diversity of Ghana’s economic landscape, encouraging healthy competition and performance measurement. 

The Deputy Minister urged the award winners to continue blazing the trail both locally and internationally.  

To businesses that received nominations but could not win any award, Mr. Ahi offered words of encouragement, noting that their recognition signified promise and impact in their respective fields. 

“Let us continue to work together from vision to success towards a Ghana where every business has the opportunity to grow, compete, and contribute meaningfully to national development,” Mr. Ahi added. 

Mr. JoJo Danso Asante, the Event Director, expressed his appreciation to business leaders and captains of industry for their co-operation during the year under review, urging them to register their entities with his outfit to help them build resilient business opportunities, and provide a good platform for networking. 

Some deserving companies received awards in various categories including Best in Innovation, Best in Healthcare Services and Agribusiness. 

GNA 

Edited by Benjamin Mensah