President Akufo-Addo has commended his Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta and expressed confidence in his ability to work out the finances of the economy and present better living conditions and opportunities for the Ghanaian populace.
Prior to the reading of the 2018 Budget on Wednesday, the President has hinted that provisions for several job openings have been made in the budget, considering the high rate of unemployment in the country; this according to him is part of efforts by his government to foster industrialization in the country and improve the economy, consequently reducing the woes of the ordinary Ghanaian.
Addressing traders at Abossey-Okai as part of his 3-day tour of the capital, President Akufo-Addo said “Next week, the Finance Minister will present the budget to Parliament and it will focus on job creation. The Finance Minister is a magician, he finds resources at places you never expect him to find”.
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta is expected to present the budget statement for the year 2018 before the house in Parliament on Wednesday November 15, 2017.
The budget will be the second following the first; the maiden ‘Asempa Budget’ which was presented by the same, earlier this year.
The 2017 budget heralded the abolition and review of some 12 key taxes in the aviation, finance and real estate industries, aimed at providing a friendly environment for businesses in the country.
Most notably, taxes on head porters ‘Kayayei’, and duties on imported spare parts were abolished to the glee of stakeholders.
Source: Ghanaweb.com
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The OLDMAN is still in sleeping mode. Continue cooking figures to present economy as the best in the world. High unemployment and high cost of living will give you up PAPA OLDMAN
You are doing well Mr. President but the high cost of rent is killing the average Ghanaian worker. The two and three years rent advances is killing small businesses and the average worker. Please in the year 2018 we are expecting drastic changes in the current rent laws. The Rent advances by landlords could be one of the reasons behind Corruption in Ghana. The Rent control should be empowered to ensure that people rent for a maximum of 3months and pay subsequently in monthly terms. The rent is killing small businesses and the average Ghanaian worker. Mr. President we are looking for real changes in this area in the year 2018. Thank you for fulfilling a lot of the campaign promises
Mr. President you and your attire team have restored confidence in the economy. With the list of numerous promises fulfilled in the last 10months we know you can do more in 2018. But Mr. President currently money is not flowing in the system. Small Businesses are not getting jobs. Most of the Big jobs are going to well connected big businesses. Please small businesses who provide several kinds of services in the country are hoping to see some businesses inflow in 2018. Thank you for keeping your promises with ghanaian. Stay blessed Mr. President and your entire hardworking team.
This story teller again? I thought you would have shared the too much moneys you told is in Ghana during one of your campaign promises. Hahahaha. Now Ofori Attah is your magic maker?