President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s export sector, pledging increased support to enable local exporters to scale up operations and compete effectively in regional and global markets.
Speaking at the Ghana Export Promotion Authority’s (GEPA) 33rd and 34th Presidential National Awards for Export Achievements on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, President Mahama disclosed that government has engaged the Ghana Exim Bank to explore ways of expanding access to capital and credit facilities for exporters. He said the move is intended to help businesses take advantage of opportunities across Africa and beyond.
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The President stressed the need to shift from the export of raw materials to value-added products, noting that stronger support systems are required to drive export-led growth. He also encouraged women and young people to tap into opportunities within the export sector, assuring them of government’s continued efforts to create an enabling business environment through investments in infrastructure, regulatory reforms and institutional capacity building.
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, commended Ghanaian exporters for their resilience despite global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures. She called for closer collaboration between government and the private sector to refine policies and address challenges facing the industry.
At the ceremony, B5 Plus Ltd was adjudged Exporter of the Year for 2023/2024. Other companies recognised for outstanding performance included Interplast Ltd, Usibras Ghana Ltd, Olam Food Ingredients Ghana, The Bank Hospital and World Shoe Ltd, among others.
The Presidential National Awards for Export Achievements recognise excellence in Ghana’s export sector and underscore the contribution of exporters to economic growth and job creation.
