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Michael Okyere Baafi, the Member of Parliament (MP) for New Juaben South, has commended Ghanaian entrepreneurs for their resilience and contributions to national development.
“Ghanaian entrepreneurs have consistently demonstrated determination, innovation, and patriotism in building enterprises that create jobs and support national development,” he said.
Mr Okyere Baafi singled out Dr Nick Danso Abeam, the Executive Chairman of Ghana Link Network Services Limited, as a shining example of entrepreneurial excellence.
He said, “Dr Danso Abeam’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a leading figure in Ghana’s private sector is a testament to the transformative potential of Ghanaian enterprise.”
Mr Okyere Baafi made the remarks when he made a statement on the Floor of Parliament.
The New Juaben South MP also highlighted other prominent entrepreneurs, including Mr Ibrahim Mahama, fthe ounder of Engineers and Planners; Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, founder of the Jospong Group of Companies; Dr Daniel McKorley (McDan), a key figure in logistics and aviation; and the late Samuel Kwadwo Agyapong Apenteng of Intravenous Infusions PLC, as other entreprenurs who had distinguished themselves for examplified transformative potential of Ghanaian enterprises, that sustained support for the private sector.
“As we celebrate Ghana Month, we must reaffirm our commitment to creating an enabling environment that supports entrepreneurship and innovation.
“This will empower more Ghanaians to transform ideas into enterprises that advance our national development,” he urged.
He referenced the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s government’s One District One Factory (1D1F) initiative that aimed to promote industrialisation and support private entrepreneurs, as a footprint for stronger transformative collaboration between government and the private sector, to sustain economic growth and job creation.
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