Côte d’Ivoire – President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has assured the international investment community that Ghana is steadily regaining economic stability and is once again a prime destination for business.
Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, President Mahama outlined a number of strategic policies and financial innovations his administration is implementing to revitalize the economy while safeguarding public debt.
The President emphasized that his government is adopting innovative borrowing strategies to finance infrastructure without aggravating the national debt burden.
“We’ve reactivated the sinking fund. We’re putting extra savings in there to meet any debt obligations that are coming up. We’re being innovative with our borrowing in order that we continue to push to improve infrastructure without burdening the public debt,” he said.
Among the key economic interventions is the Big Push Program, which seeks to invest $2 billion annually into critical infrastructure projects across multiple sectors.
“We have currently what we call the Big Push Program, which aims to put $2 billion every year in providing infrastructure, roads, bridges, health infrastructure, educational infrastructure, and other infrastructure that relates to safety and security in other sectors. And so, so far, that is going well,” he stated.
President Mahama also highlighted the 24-Hour Economy Policy as the flagship initiative driving Ghana’s economic recovery, aiming to enhance industrial productivity, attract investment, and create employment opportunities for the youth.
“Our major flagship for economic recovery is the 24-hour economy policy, and that is to shape Ghana as a favorable destination for investment, to make sure we have enough power to power industry, to provide the right incentives for people to come and invest and keep businesses open 24 hours so that we can provide more employment for our young people,” he said.
He also spotlighted the government’s digital transformation agenda, particularly the 1 Million Coders Program, which equips Ghanaian youth with essential digital skills for the modern workforce.
“There are several interventions we’re implementing, including the 1 Million Coders Program. And my communications minister is here. We launched it successfully to provide Ghanaian youth with the digital skills necessary for the world of work. We have several other projects to upskill our young people and also to help entrepreneurial startups,” he explained.
Encouraging investors to return to Ghana, President Mahama delivered a confident message about the country’s recovery and future outlook.
“And so, so far, I think that things are good. For those of you who have tasted investment in Ghana, you know that Ghana is a good place to do business. We’ve gone through the worst of the turbulence is over,” he said.
He concluded with a message of optimism, assuring investors of stability and growth in the years ahead.
“And so, as the pilot of the plane, I can tell you it’s going to be a smooth ride from now till 2028. And so, you’re all welcome to visit. Even if you haven’t made up your mind yet, just come and take a look,” he said.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites
) / Ahotoronline.com | Ghana 
