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The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has described small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) as the backbone of the country’s economy, and as such the government will support them to thrive.
He said the resilience, creativity and ingenuity displayed by businesses in the country were testament to their central role as drivers of the country’s economy.
“We recognise the power of SMEs as the backbone of our economy. This is why we are committed to policies that will make it easier for you, the real drivers of the economy,” Mr Debrah said.
The Chief of Staff, who was speaking at the 10th edition of “This Is Ghana Exhibition” in Accra on Sunday, added that the country’s economic success story could not only be measured in government offices or corporate boardrooms, but in the stalls, workshops and enterprises that made up the SME sector.
The event, which took place at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra at the weekend brought together over 300 exhibitors who showcased the very best of locally made products, services and innovations.
Organised by Channel One TV and Citi FM, the two-day fair celebrated indigenous creativity and entrepreneurship.
Shoppers, food lovers and culture enthusiasts thronged the grounds to experience the vibrant blend of shopping, networking and entertainment.
This year’s edition had as participants a wide spectrum of Ghanaian businesses, ranging from MSMEs and startups, to established corporate bodies.
They offered artisanal crafts, fashion, lifestyle products, packaged foods, hospitality services, FMCGs, automobiles and more, with patrons enjoying exclusive discounts and unbeatable bargains.
Beyond the bustling marketplace, the exhibition doubled as a cultural festival.
Indigenous live bands such as Kwan Pa and the Nkyinkyim Band kept the atmosphere festive with local tunes.
Highlighting the government’s 24-hour economy policy, the Chief of Staff said it was designed to expand opportunities for businesses, eliminate bottlenecks and create a business environment that reflected the ambition and creativity of Ghanaian entrepreneurs.
He commended the participation of key institutions such as the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Ghana EXIM Bank and the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), describing their involvement as proof of the government’s collaborative approach to scaling up local enterprises.
“It is time for Made-in-Ghana products to take commanding spaces on supermarket shelves, in international markets, and in the homes of people everywhere.
“Our fabrics, our foods, our crafts, our technology solutions—all of these reflect a Ghanaian identity that is strong, unique and world-class,” Mr Debrah said.
He urged exhibitors to see themselves not merely as sellers of products but as custodians of the country’s future, adding that persistence, quality and innovation were key to placing the nation on the global market map.
“As government, we pledge to continue building the enabling environment, providing support, and listening to you—because your success is Ghana’s success,” Mr Debrah said.
