The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) congratulated President John Mahama on his election, praising his leadership and commitment to agricultural transformation and export growth.

In a press release dated January 8, 2025, FAGE highlighted the President’s track record of supporting initiatives to enhance Ghana’s export capacity, especially within the horticultural sector.

The federation expressed confidence in his administration’s ability to create an enabling environment for the sector’s growth.

“President Mahama’s unwavering commitment to agricultural transformation and export development has been instrumental in driving progress within our sector,” the statement read.

“His practical understanding of agriculture’s pivotal role in job creation, foreign exchange generation, and economic transformation gives the export community renewed optimism for the future.”

FAGE outlined ambitious goals for Ghana’s Non-Traditional Export (NTE) sector, targeting $5 billion in export revenues by 2027 and $10 billion by 2029.

The federation emphasized the importance of leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and positioning Ghana as a leading horticultural hub in West Africa.

“We are confident that the new administration’s focus on private sector growth and strategic policy direction will help us achieve these milestones, strengthen Ghana’s foreign exchange reserves, and create thousands of sustainable jobs across agricultural value chains,” said Davies Korboe, President of FAGE.

The organisation reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the government to maximise the value of Ghana’s agricultural resources and boost the export sector.

FAGE concluded its message with a call for wisdom and resilience for President Mahama, as he leads the nation toward greater prosperity.