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GEXIM affirms support to garment, textile & apparel industry players
The Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM), Sylvester Mensah, has affirmed the Bank’s support for players in the garden, textile and apparel industry in line with the government’s agenda to generate growth in job opportunities through the twenty – four (24) hour economy policy.
Sylvester Mensah made this commitment when he accompanied the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness & Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare on a working visit to the manufacturing units of Dignity DTRT Limited and Tex Styles Ghana Ltd, manufacturers of Vlisco, GTP, and Woodin in Accra and Tema on Tuesday 10th February 2025.
“In line with the President’s assurance to encourage exports and generate employment, we consider the garment sub-sector as an area that can generate very quick jobs and foreign exchange to reduce the burden on the cedi. We are here today with the Honorable Minister to familiarize with the operations of these companies, explore ways of addressing their challenges and provide the needed assistance to help them scale up and create the needed jobs for Ghanaians,’’ he emphasized.
Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare indicated the government’s desire to collaborate with the private sector to industrialize the country and create jobs in addition to creating an ideal business environment for industries to thrive and increase exports.
“We are willing to assist the garment sector as much as we can to enable them to create the needed jobs and to export. We commend your efforts and we are going to support you to replicate this business model in other regions to create more jobs,” she added.
Mr. Kodwo Agyenim-Boateng, the Managing Director of Tex Styles and Mr. Skip Richmond, the Founder and Co-CEO, DTRT Group, thanked the Minister and Acting Chief Executive of GEXIM for the working visit and suggested a closer collaboration with the Ministry and GEXIM to help in addressing challenges facing the garment, textile and apparel industry.
Prior to the working visit, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare and Management of GEXIM on Monday February 10, 2025 held meetings with selected industry players, including Volta Star Textiles Ltd (VSTL), Akosombo Industrial Company Limited (AICL), Tex Styles Ghana Ltd (TSGL) and Dignity DTRT Limited at the Ministry in Accra.
The meetings were to discuss ways of strategically positioning the garment sub-sector for job creation.
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Declare a state of emergency in parts of the country affected by illegal mining – Coalition Against Galamsey to Mahama
The Coalition Against Galamsey is asking President John Mahama to declare a state of emergency in areas badly affected by illegal mining.
According to the Convenor of the Coalition, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, the situation has gone beyond control and requires urgent action to save lives and protect the environment.
He explained that the Constitution allows a state of emergency to be declared when the actions of criminals threaten essential resources such as water, safety, and the survival of communities.
He said illegal miners were destroying water bodies and depriving large communities of clean drinking water, which is an “essential of life.”
Dr. Ashigbey stressed that the call was not for the entire country, but only for parts of Ghana where the destruction is severe.
He added that declaring a state of emergency in these areas will give government the legal power to act quickly and decisively.
He also called on the President to provide clear timelines and targets to guide the fight against galamsey.
This, he said, would help demonstrate government’s seriousness and commitment to ending the menace.
The Coalition insisted that declaring a state of emergency was no longer a last resort but an immediate step needed to save Ghanaians and protect the future of the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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The Ghana Bar Association must be non-partisan in the discharge of their duties – Dominic Ayine urges
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has called on the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to remain non-partisan in the discharge of its duties.
He said the credibility of the legal profession would be at risk if the bar allowed itself to be influenced by political interests.
Speaking at the GBA 2025/ 2026 annual general conference, Dr. Ayine reminded members that their first allegiance was to the Constitution and the Republic, not to any government or opposition party.
He stressed that for over three decades, the GBA had played an important role in helping the Supreme Court interpret and enforce the law, but outside the courtroom, its advocacy had often lacked consistency.
Dr. Ayine pointed to past cases such as the 2015 petition against the former CHRAJ Chairperson, Loretta Lamptey, and the 2017 petition for the removal of Electoral Commission Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, where the bar remained silent.
He noted that the association only found its voice during the petition against former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, a stance he said coincided with the position of the opposition.
He questioned why the bar acted differently in those situations, especially since all three cases involved women of repute who held positions in key constitutional bodies.
Dr. Ayine urged the GBA to be the conscience of the republic, saying lawyers must defend the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary, and the rights of citizens regardless of which political party was in power.
He warned against inviting foreign interference in Ghana’s constitutional matters, saying international collaboration should be limited to professional exchanges and not politics.
He further encouraged the GBA to promote integrity among its members, strengthen pro bono services to support the poor, and embrace digital reforms such as e-filing and electronic court records to modernize the justice system.
According to him, the destiny of Ghana is tied to the integrity of the legal profession.
He added that if lawyers stand firm, the country will also stand firm, but if they falter, the republic will stumble.
By: Jacob Aggrey
