The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said that inspite of the ongoing global economic crisis, which has had a devastating effect on the Ghanaian economy in the past two and half years, the NPP government has chalked many remarkable successes in many sectors.
Speaking at the Centennary Anniversary launch of Accra Senior High School, Dr. Bawumua admitted the economic challenges the country is currently facing, which he said have been a result of the overall global economic crisis, resulting from the combined effects covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine among other factors.
Inspite of all these challenges, the NPP government, Dr. Bawumia noted, has made remarkable strides in many sectors, which are making significant impacts.
"Inspite of the economic challenges, which is as a result of factors including covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war, many people turn to forget the many good things our government has done, which are making a significant impact," Dr. Bawumia said.
"We have achieved many significant things, which are firsts in the history of our country," he added.
The Vice President then listed a number of policies and intervention the government has successfully achieved in different sectors since assuming office in 2017.
On education, Dr. Bawumia said the government recognises the significance of an educated population, and its continuous investment in the sector, especially Free SHS, inspite of the challenges, is making significant impact in many homes.
"So far so good, the Free SHS and the Free TVET are benefitting tens and thousands of many Ghanaian young children and alleviating the burdens of families," Dr. Bawumia said.
"As a result of Free SHS, more girls have enrolled and there is no significant gender parity in the enrollment of Free SHS."
Dr. Bawumia also listed a number of infrastructure projects by the government, including expansion of infrastructure in the education and road sectors.
On policies and interventions, Dr. Bawumia stressed that inspite of the challenges, government has rolled out a number of them, which he said, are "first in the history of our country."
They included: government's free water and electricity to Ghanaians during the peak of the covid-19 pandemic, establishment of over 100 factories under 1D1F, delivery of essential medical supplies to remote areas through drones, NHIS covering cost of children with cancer, investment and focus on digitization, which have ensured the issuance of the Ghanacard to over 16 million Ghanaians, mobile money interoperability, e-pharmacy, expansion of Ghanaians with tax identification numbers from 4% to over 80%, as well as digitization of government services such as the DVLA, passports, paperless system at the ports, among many others.
While assuring of government's resolve to turn things around and make life easier for Ghanaians, Dr. Bawumia also urged all to rally behind the government, as it delivers on its core mandate of preparing our future leaders better for a prosperous Ghana
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Bawumia is the next and the best to lead!! #born2lead #Bawumiaspeaks #DMB2024 #DMB2breakthe8
They can’t forget ooo boss Bawumia.. it’s NDC that is trying to spoil our minds. But they lie bad!!! Chale… when Covid came, you guys were quick to implement the online classes, which really helped Ghanaians, a lot of us would have died if you guys weren’t quick-witted. This is why I support Bawumia’s Digitalization initiative. We will forever be grateful to you guys. Make we break the 8
Bawumia please ignore the critics and keep doing your amazing work…. They can’t forget even if they try. Cause the things you’re about to do, will shake Africa. We believe in you completely sir
Bawumia, great things, you have done, greater things you will do… we believe in you completely. We trust your leadership. Ghana will support you.
Free shs has really helped some of us bawumia without this, some of us wouldn’t have been able to afford our fees for Shs… thank you soo much Bawumia. We will never forget.
Ghanaians will never forget what you have done Bawumia. You have been more than a blessing to Ghanaians. I remember when Covid hit us, you guys provided us with free water… really helped some of us.
Ghanaians indeed forget so soon. Free Shs For one came at the right time. Every youth can attend school without stress on parents.Subsidy in utility during Covid time, I could go on an on. What more can we ask for. Allah bless you
We believe in you Dr Bawumia. We appreciate you. Keep up the good work
Dr Bawumia and the NPP are the best we have ever had.let’s all rally behind them to vote for Dr Bawumia in 2024.
God bless you Dr Bawumia and the NPP. We see all the good work you are doing.Allah bless you