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VEEP Lauds Ghanaian Workers & Lists 26 Major Achievements Of Akufo Addo's Gov't
The Vice President, HE Dr Mahamud Bawumia, has reiterated government's resolve to "always put the interest of Ghanaian workers first", since they form the major backbone of the economy.
In a facebook post in honour of Ghanaian workers as the country celebrates May Day on Wednesday, the Vice-President called on all to "use the occasion to reflect on what we can do in our individual and collective capacities to accelerate Ghana's development in our respective fields of endeavour".
Whilst lauding the efforts of Ghanaian workers and the Trades Union Congress of Ghana (TUC-Ghana) for their immense contribution in transforming Ghana, he catalogued some 26 major achievements of the Akufo-Addo government, which is in its third year of administration.
"As government and workers, we still have more to do but we can do it together for Ghana....Ayekoo for your hardwork, your patriotism and your commitment....
"So far, we have: reduced electricity tariffs – 17.5% for Households, 30% for Industries....established the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO).... created jobs and stopped the freeze on recruitment in the public sector....restored Nursing and Teacher Training Allowances....abolished excise duty on petroleum....implemented the Free Senior High School policy... implemented the Ghana TVET Voucher Project," portions of the post read.
Below is a copy of the Veep's post on social media
On the occasion of Workers' Day, I congratulate Ghanaian workers and the Trades Union Congress of Ghana (TUC-Ghana) for your immense contribution in transforming Ghana.
As we celebrate the day, let us also use the occasion to reflect on what we can do in our individual and collective capacities to accelerate Ghana's development in our respective fields of endeavour to increase productivity, improve the lives of Ghanaians, customer service and make the country globally competitive.
President Akufo-Addo's government will always put the interest of the Ghanaian worker first.
So far, we have:
1. reduced electricity tariffs – 17.5% for Households, 30% for Industries.
2. established the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) of 100,000 graduates to build the job skills of our graduates to be absorbed into the workforce.
3. created jobs and stopped the freeze on recruitment in the public sector. Over 350,000 qualified persons recruited.
4. abolished fees for post graduate medical training in Ghana.
5. increased the share of the DACF to persons with disabilities by 50%.
6. ensured the implementation of our pledge of employing 50% of the persons who manage the country’s toll booths from amongst persons with disabilities.
7. transferred GHS 3.1 billion of Tier 2 pension funds into the custodial accounts of the pension schemes of the labour unions, funds that had been outstanding since 2013.
8. restored Nursing and Teacher Training Allowances.
9. abolished excise duty on petroleum.
10. reduced the special petroleum tax rate from 17.5% to 13% and converted to a specific.
11. abolished levies imposed on ‘kayayei’ by local authorities.
12. abolished the 17.5% VAT/NHIL on financial services.
13. started the 'One District One Factory' initiative– some factories are operational now.
14. implemented a stimulus package for existing factories.
15. plans for the establishment of an automotive industry and an integrated Bauxite and Aluminium industry are far advanced.
In a facebook post in honour of Ghanaian workers as the country celebrates May Day on Wednesday, the Vice-President called on all to "use the occasion to reflect on what we can do in our individual and collective capacities to accelerate Ghana's development in our respective fields of endeavour".
Whilst lauding the efforts of Ghanaian workers and the Trades Union Congress of Ghana (TUC-Ghana) for their immense contribution in transforming Ghana, he catalogued some 26 major achievements of the Akufo-Addo government, which is in its third year of administration.
"As government and workers, we still have more to do but we can do it together for Ghana....Ayekoo for your hardwork, your patriotism and your commitment....
"So far, we have: reduced electricity tariffs – 17.5% for Households, 30% for Industries....established the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO).... created jobs and stopped the freeze on recruitment in the public sector....restored Nursing and Teacher Training Allowances....abolished excise duty on petroleum....implemented the Free Senior High School policy... implemented the Ghana TVET Voucher Project," portions of the post read.
Below is a copy of the Veep's post on social media
On the occasion of Workers' Day, I congratulate Ghanaian workers and the Trades Union Congress of Ghana (TUC-Ghana) for your immense contribution in transforming Ghana.
As we celebrate the day, let us also use the occasion to reflect on what we can do in our individual and collective capacities to accelerate Ghana's development in our respective fields of endeavour to increase productivity, improve the lives of Ghanaians, customer service and make the country globally competitive.
President Akufo-Addo's government will always put the interest of the Ghanaian worker first.
So far, we have:
1. reduced electricity tariffs – 17.5% for Households, 30% for Industries.
2. established the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) of 100,000 graduates to build the job skills of our graduates to be absorbed into the workforce.
3. created jobs and stopped the freeze on recruitment in the public sector. Over 350,000 qualified persons recruited.
4. abolished fees for post graduate medical training in Ghana.
5. increased the share of the DACF to persons with disabilities by 50%.
6. ensured the implementation of our pledge of employing 50% of the persons who manage the country’s toll booths from amongst persons with disabilities.
7. transferred GHS 3.1 billion of Tier 2 pension funds into the custodial accounts of the pension schemes of the labour unions, funds that had been outstanding since 2013.
8. restored Nursing and Teacher Training Allowances.
9. abolished excise duty on petroleum.
10. reduced the special petroleum tax rate from 17.5% to 13% and converted to a specific.
11. abolished levies imposed on ‘kayayei’ by local authorities.
12. abolished the 17.5% VAT/NHIL on financial services.
13. started the 'One District One Factory' initiative– some factories are operational now.
14. implemented a stimulus package for existing factories.
15. plans for the establishment of an automotive industry and an integrated Bauxite and Aluminium industry are far advanced.
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