Mr Dela Gadzanku
The Volta and Eastern Regional Chairman of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dela Gadzanku, has underscored the need for shippers and businesses to be sensitised on the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.
He believes the move will help businesses make informed decisions in order to take advantage of the full potential of the agreement for the economic transformation of Ghana and Africa as a whole.
Mr Gadzanku said this when some officials from the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) made a working visit to the Ho office to discuss shipment and business-related needs of AGI members.
He further said his outfit is doing its part to build the capacity of its members in business advisory support, partnering with the Ghana Standards Authority to offer training programmes on standardisation and certification of products, the establishment of an e-platform for members to sell their products, among others.
Cooperation
The Tema Branch Manager of the GSA and leader of the delegation, Mrs Monica Josiah, reiterated the significance of the AfCFTA to the growth of local businesses, stressing on the role of shipping and logistics in the successful implementation of the agreement.
The GSA, she said, has started sensitisation programmes for shippers across the country on the benefits of the AfCFTA and what businesses need to do to take full advantage of its implementation.
Mrs Josiah stressed the need for the GSA and AGI to work together to address concerns of shippers in Ghana. She appealed to members of the AGI to promptly report their shipment challenges to the GSA for early redress.
The visit to the Volta Region formed part of the GSA’s shipper visitation and outreach programme. The outreach programmes have been an avenue for identifying new shippers and having a one-on-one engagement with them to highlight the services of the Authority and also address any particular challenges they may have.
About The Author
