The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says over the course of the last twenty-three (23) months, the period of stay of his government in office, his administration has worked on strengthening the fundamentals of the economy.
According to President Akufo-Addo, an improved macroeconomy is a fundamental requirement for stimulating the investments needed for the significant expansion and growth of the economy, and the generation of wealth and jobs.
“This has resulted in the growing stability of the macro-economy and the cedi, reduction in inflation and interest rates. At the halfway stage of my government’s tenure, we have proven, by all accounts, to be good managers of the Ghanaian economy, and we have made significant progress in all aspects of our nation’s life and towards the realisation of the vision of a Ghana Beyond Aid,” he said.
The President made this known on Saturday, 1st December, 2018, when he delivered a speech at the 12th Graduation Ceremony of Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture, at Akropong, Akuapem, in the Eastern Region.
Citing a number of indices to back this assertion, he indicated that the recent announcement by the World Bank of Ghana’s improvement by six places in the ranking on the ease of doing business rank; and the ‘threat’ by the Paramount Chief of the Tepa Traditional Area to chase out troublemakers with food, instead of stones, because of a bumper harvest in Tepa occasioned by the programme for “Planting for Food and Jobs”, as examples of the results of the prudent management of the economy.
“The story of Benjamin Appiah Larbi and Joshua Ohene, aged 30 and 32 years respectively, who, because of Free SHS, have now gone back to school; the revitalization of the National Health Insurance Scheme which is making the NHIS card work again,” he said, were other examples.
The President continued, the “employment of some 100,000 young men and women through NABCO; or in bringing relief to the Ghanaian people, and spurring on business and industry, through significant reductions of utility tariffs, contrary to the experience of the previous 8 years which had witnessed only systematic increases in utility tariffs are examples of how positively our policies have impacted positively on the lives of every Ghanaian and in every part of the country.”
In spite of these successes, President Akufo-Addo acknowledged that Government still has work to do towards putting the country onto the path of progress and prosperity.
“That is why I need the support of every Ghanaian, especially the support and prayers of the Church and institutions such as ACI, to help me and my government carry out our mandate successfully,” he added.
Renewal of relationship
With the late Adeline Akufo-Addo, mother of President Akufo-Addo, being the first Ghanaian to make a “substantial contribution” to ACI for its work, the President indicated that she did so because of her belief in the vision and mission of the institution.
“Her death, in 2004, did not stop her progeny from continuing to sustain her legacy of support. On behalf of her children and grandchildren, I express our gratitude for the decision taken by the Institute to name one of its buildings in her honour,” he said.
The President continued, “I unveiled the plaque symbolising the renaming of the building a few minutes ago, and all we can say to the management and staff of the Institute is thank you, and may God continue to bless you.”
To the graduands, President Akufo-Addo urged them to rise up to their religious responsibilities, and stimulate the desired motivational spirit of renewal and transformation towards effective nation-building.
“I do not have to remind you that you have chosen a life of service, giving to and helping others. Feel the need to spread the good news, and to live up to the goal of the Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission, and Culture, which is to ‘be a pacesetting academic and pastoral institution, training Christian workers and leaders for effective mission in the African context’,” the President admonished.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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This is the most dormant government i have ever seen. NPP of 2000 to 2008 is better. am sure if mahama had finish building the 200 schools, you would have added free university. you should have waited for him to finish before you bring free SHS. this should not be an experiment. use your kids to experiment first.
FuuuUUUUUlllissshhh BloCK HEADS...When your ***barred word*** NDC gOVERNMENT brought Down Ghana to her Knees Economically for 8 YEARS including a debilitating 6 YEARS of Dumsor...You think discerning Ghanaians WILL FORGET SO SOON? Your LEVEL OF THINKING AND DISCERNING and SELFISHNESS is what JDM and HIS APOSTLES wanted to pepertually want to Maintain in the Zongos where they draw their STRENGH by not enlightening them and the Volta Region where I come from capitalizing on poor discern to make them more INWARD LOOKING to major issues confronting Ghanaians in General. Mark my WORD. If you think you can run DOWN the Government with UNTRUTHS as A desparate measure to UNSEAT the government , I WILL PERSONALLY RALLY THE PEOPLE OF GBI against the inept ***barred word*** NDC. BLOCK HERD DIIIIM WIIITS
Really....like seriously
Am very sure this our so called president is living on kukus land. No wonder he keeps blotting in size. It’s so annoying he has refused to realize we’re going through a lot of economic mismanagement’s and wickedness in this country. Some one please ask him if this is what he promised during his campaign. The talk is becoming too much. Get to work cos you said you’re in hurry with one hundred and eleven (111) ministers of state who are largely redundant and just chopping tax payers money
WE ALL KNOW HOW NPP FIGHTS DAILY FOR CONTRACTS JUST TO LOOT THE STATE DRY AS IF WE ARE SOME EASY PREYS FOR NPP PREDATORS...U WAIT AND SEE HOW WE WILL KICK U OUT IN 2020 FOR DECEIVING US WITH 110 MINISTERS WHO ARE MAKING GHANA WORSE DAILY...2020 WE WILL SHOW U THE EXIT
This Akufo-Addo old man kruaa say waytin make me do am. Always tickling himself and be laughing. Because you’ve sought out all your family and friends by given them all the opportunity to chop our tax payers money, so you can say the economy is doing well. You and your family are growing fat and fat every day and we are facing the difficulty of living under your government. You promised heaven and you’re giving us hell.
You'll get the shock and your life in 2020... NPP GOVERNMENT MOST HYPOCRITE and heartless government ever....... Apostles of democracy my foot... NPP is the most HYPOCRITIC GOVERNMENT EVER.... THEY'VE CLEVERLY ISSUED panicking statements just to destroy local banks... They've deliberately refused to pay contractors so that they could in turn pay the SEVEN collapsed banks LOANS taken from them... 2020 YAAMUTU NPP government YAAMUTU 2020 YAAMUTU 2020 YAAMUTU 2020 YAAMUTU 2020 YAAMUTU 2020
.. Apostles of democracy my foot... NPP is the most HYPOCRITIC GOVERNMENT EVER.... THEY'VE CLEVERLY ISSUED panicking statements just to destroy local banks... They've deliberately refused to pay contractors so that they could in turn pay the SEVEN collapsed banks LOANS taken from them... 2020 YAAMUTU NPP government YAAMUTU 2020 YAAMUTU 2020 YAAMUTU 2020 YAAMUTU 2020 YAAMUTU 2020
Said by who. Wo b3 te bobolebobo