Contrary to reports that he has resigned, Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta appears set to take over as head of the Ministry of Finance in 2024.
Ofori-Atta, who joined officials of the Ministry of Finance in 2023 to give thanks to God for His mercy and protection, said the Lord will continue to guide and guide the country in 2024.
“We are confident that the Lord will continue to lead and guide us in 2024. Our testimony is truly a victory on every front!” I’m sorry. ”
Ministers are therefore poised to lead a debt swap and turnaround of an economy hit by the coronavirus pandemic to create productivity, prosperity and jobs.
Ofori-Atta has consistently said the government has “turned a corner”, with inflation falling significantly from 54% in December 2022 to 26.4% in November 2023, and a stable exchange rate. , cited a significant reduction in prices. government budget deficit.
Following the COVID-19 outbreak, the Minister launched the GH¢100 billion Ghana Care (Obertampa) program, the four-year “clinical structural focus” of President Akufo-Addo’s transformation agenda, and built on the achievements made to date. is built intentionally and quickly.
Through the Ghana Cares Program, the government will accelerate the government’s digitalization agenda to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public services. Revitalize the housing and construction industry to address the severe housing shortage. Create employment opportunities and establish Ghana as a regional hub.
The Ghana CARES “Obertan Pa” program is already underway with Ofori Atta leading the charge to revolutionize Ghana’s rice sector through the implementation of the Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) program. It has achieved great results.
As part of the revitalization, Mr. Ofori-Atta established ‘YouBanC’ to lead the government to create one million jobs for Ghanaian youth. This is part of the ambitious ¢100 billion Ghana Care “Obatampa” programme.
“Our strategy, which puts the private sector at the heart of this effort, accelerates competitive import substitution and export growth, and creates sustainable jobs for affluent young people (under 35 years of age), who make up around 71% of the population. That’s the thing,” he said. Mr. Ofori-Atta said.
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