Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Ghana’s esteemed Vice President, delivered a powerful keynote speech at the National Economic Summit, championing the cause for a robust and all-encompassing economy.
The high-profile gathering, hosted at the prestigious Accra International Conference Center on March 3rd and 4th, 2025, saw luminaries such as President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Opoku-Agyemang convene with policymakers, economic experts, industry titans, and civil society leaders to map out a transformative economic roadmap for Ghana’s progress.
In her rousing address, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang commended attendees for their dynamic participation, innovative ideas, and unwavering commitment to shaping the economic destiny of the nation.
She emphasized the invaluable discussions spanning the two-day summit as a cornerstone for recalibrating Ghana’s economic trajectory onto a path of prosperity and resilience.
Under the theme “Forging a Strong and Inclusive Economy: Revamping the Bedrock for Long-term Growth,” the summit homed in on pivotal drivers for national advancement, highlighting the significance of stability, expansion, and equitable gains for all citizens.
Opoku-Agyemang underscored the critical need to instill confidence in Ghana’s economic landscape through robust macroeconomic frameworks, effective inflation management, currency solidification, and responsible fiscal strategies, stressing that fiscal prudence and astute economic governance must serve as the backbone of Ghana’s economic architecture.
“Our focus throughout these intensive days has revolved around addressing the pivotal pillars of national progress.
The summit has made it abundantly clear that restoring faith in our economy entails upholding macroeconomic stability, curbing inflation, fortifying our currency, and crafting fiscal policies that bolster sustained growth in the long haul.”
Stressing the imperative of branching out from Ghana’s dependence on limited sectors, Professor Opoku-Agyemang championed a diversified economic framework.
She championed an all-encompassing and robust economic expansion that traverses multiple sectors, propelling Ghana’s global competitiveness to new heights. “We recognize that growth must be widespread and deep-rooted.
To bolster our competitive edge across all levels, we must break away from over-reliance on select sectors.”
Dedicated to enhancing productivity, embracing technological advancements, and putting human welfare at the core of inclusive economic expansion, the Vice President heralded infrastructure development as a fundamental cornerstone of economic advancement.
She emphasized the urgency of modernizing transportation, energy systems, and communication networks to catalyze progress, mitigate costs, and unveil fresh business prospects.
“Upgrading our transportation, energy, and communication frameworks remains non-negotiable in ensuring that our infrastructure enhancements align with our long-term development objectives.
Such investments will pave the way for enhanced connectivity, lowered costs, and fresh business horizons across the nation.”
Recognizing the ever-evolving global economic arena, the Vice President championed continuous policy adjustments to foster resilience and competitiveness.
She zeroed in on pivotal sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, and social welfare as key areas necessitating strategic reforms to underpin economic stability and advancement.
“Our commitment lies in adapting and revamping our policies to cater to the demands of a shifting global economy.
Particularly in key sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, and social welfare, we must ensure that structural and policy transformations underpin a more resilient and competitive economy.”
Opoku-Agyemang accentuated the indispensable role of the private sector in propelling Ghana’s economic strides, advocating for an enabling environment that propels business growth through enhanced access to financing, upgraded infrastructure, and a more competitive commercial climate.
“A private sector-driven growth model holds paramount significance. We require an amenable environ that fuels business expansion—be it through improved financing access, upgraded infrastructure, or a more competitive business milieu.
