President Mahama pledges priority for locally made products in government purchases

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised that his government will prioritise Made-in-Ghana goods in all state purchases.

This policy, according to him, is part of efforts to support local businesses, especially those in farming and food processing and to strengthen the national economy.

Speaking at the launch of the National Agribusiness Dialogue in Accra, President Mahama explained that the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat is compiling a comprehensive list of locally made products to guide all government procurement decisions.

He emphasised that, as the largest spender in the economy, the government will always give preference to Ghana-made goods.

“Because the government is the biggest spender in the economy, those products will be given priority in any procurement by government agencies,” President Mahama stated.

He added that government agencies would only be permitted to procure foreign products when no local alternative is available.

President Mahama said the initiative aims to create a stable market for local farmers and food producers, while also building stronger domestic industries.

The policy is a core part of the Feed the Industry programme, which seeks to make agriculture and agro-processing key engines of economic growth.

It also aligns with President Mahama’s broader 24-Hour Economy agenda, which focuses on boosting jobs and exports through innovation and targeted investment.

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