Deputy Trade Minister Applauds Excellence @ Business League Awards As He Urges Innovation & Resilience
The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi, has lauded the resilience, innovation, and leadership of Ghanaian businesses, describing them as pivotal to the country’s socio-economic transformation. He made the remarks at the third edition of the Ghana Business League Awards held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the sector Minister, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Deputy Minister commended the awardees for translating their business visions into tangible success stories despite national and global economic challenges. He described the event as a testament to the power of dreams, perseverance, and the collective will of a nation determined to create shared prosperity.
“This evening, we shine a spotlight on Ghana’s top businesses those who have persevered through challenges, embraced innovation, and upheld excellence in manufacturing, supply, and service,” he said.
Hon. Ahi emphasized that the Ghana Business League Awards was not just a ceremony but a critical platform for celebrating enterprise and promoting a business-ready environment aligned with the government’s 24-Hour Economy Agenda. He praised event organizers, Maven Communications, for their commitment to promoting private sector excellence and contributing to Ghana’s economic reset.
The Deputy Minister also highlighted the Ministry’s efforts to foster a more efficient and enabling business climate through the Business Regulatory Reforms (BRR) programme. According to him, the initiative seeks to address systemic barriers, streamline regulations, and enhance the quality of governance affecting enterprise development.
“This reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to removing long-standing challenges that have hindered businesses in Ghana from realizing their full potential,” he stated.
He further applauded the Awards Board for designing a hierarchical recognition framework that mirrors the diversity of Ghana’s economic landscape, encouraging healthy competition and performance measurement.
To the winners, Hon. Ahi extended heartfelt congratulations and urged them to continue blazing trails both locally and internationally. To the nominees who did not win, he offered words of encouragement, emphasizing that their recognition signifies promise and impact.
Reaffirming government’s commitment to business development, Hon. Ahi concluded saying, “Let us continue to work together from vision to success towards a Ghana where every business has the opportunity to grow, compete, and contribute meaningfully to national development.”
The Event Director, Mr. JoJo Danso Asante, expressed his appreciation to the Business leaders and captains of industry for their performance during the year under review, while urging them to register their entities with his outfit to help among others build resilient business opportunities and provide a good platform for networking.
Some deserving companies also received awards in various categories including best in innovation, best in health care services and Agribusiness.
