The Association of Ghana Industries AGI said it is looking forward to the reintroduction of the Import and Export restriction bill in parliament.
The Trades and Industry ministry tabled the bill to the importation of some 22 items including poultry, Rice, Sugar among others.
The Ministry of Trade and Industries presented a bill to parliament aiming to limit the importation of essential items, including popular goods like ‘yemuadie’ known as animal intestine
The bill, if passed, will restrict the importation of 22 products into the country.
The ministry aims to enhance the local economy and promote domestic producers by creating a market for their goods. Importers interested in bringing in the listed items must obtain certification from the ministry before importing them into the country.
The L.I seeks to restrict the importation of some selected strategic products, such as rice, poultry, diapers, and other products.
However, the Minority in Parliament said that the L.I the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia NPP government is desperately attempting to introduce in Parliament has very far-reaching implications for Ghanaians.
But the laying of the bill was suspended following the push back from the minority and some stakeholders.
But speaking to Ahotor news, Seth Twum Akwaboah, Executive Secretary of the Association of Ghana Industries AGI said the bill protects infant Ghanaian businesses hence the expectation of its return and passage.
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