Mr Charles Adebayo, Manag­er, Nigeria Region, Welfare and Self-Reliance Area, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, said entrepreneurship was crucial to Africa's economic emancipation.

For his part, Mr Flint Mensah, Director of Temporal Affairs, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, encouraged members to register their businesses and take advantage of funding opportunities from GIZ, embassies and high commissions in Ghana, and donor support organisations.

He advised the members to persevere in times of difficulty and seek the face of God in order to be successful entrepreneurs.

Mrs Marian Esiape - Welfare and Self-Reliance Area Manager, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints also said ACE offers the expertise and experience needed to transform ideas into reality, ensur­ing that entrepreneurial journey is well-founded and sustainable.

She said through ACE pro­grammes, members gain the tools to not only succeed in business but to also become a beacon of hope and opportunity for those around them.