The meeting is expected to review complaints from free zone enterprises that changes introduced under the new law have reduced some of the incentives previously available to them.

The engagement will take place after the Finance Minister returns from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund meetings.

Speaking during a visit to Ghanaian-owned garment manufacturer DTRT, President Mahama acknowledged the concerns and assured businesses of the government’s support.

“I know that there has been some new legislation under the new Customs Act, which the Free Zones industries are complaining about because it has rolled back some of the incentives they received,” he said.

He added that the government was committed to helping local industries expand their operations and create jobs.

“So, you can be assured that government is 100% behind you. We are going to help you so that you can grow your industries,” he said.

President Mahama stressed that domestic investors would receive the same attention as foreign investors, noting that the government wanted to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.

“We do not roll out the red carpet only for foreign investors. We roll it out also for domestic investors,” he added.

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He takes over from Michael Okyere Baafi, who is currently the Member of Parliament (MP) for New Juaben South and Deputy Trader and Industry Minister.

GFZA is a public service institution designed to promote the processing and manufacturing of goods through the establishment of Export Processing Zones.

The outfit is also mandated to encourage the development of commercial and service activities at sea and airport areas.

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Mr Oquaye Jnr in 2020 picked nomination forms to contest in the parliamentary primaries for the New Patriotic Party at Dome Kwabenya.

He faced stiff competition as he came up against the incumbent, Sarah Adwoa Safo, who was seeking re-election for the third time.

Meanwhile, his predecessor, Mr Baafi has taken to his Facebook page to congratulate and wish him well in his new endeavour.

Read Mr Baafi’s post below:

This tradition started 3 years ago and has become an annual which has seen a major transformation and improvement as each celebration year comes with a new pack of activities to enthuse the children.

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According to Mr Okyere Baafi, the event has come to stay because that is his small way of giving hope to children most especially the needy and fatherless to make them feel accepted in society.

Monday’s edition fed over 1,200 kids who were also given clothes, gifts, and educational materials.

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The event also helped the children to explore and socialize with other children to build their psychological structure for academic excellence.

Mr Baafi also admonished parents to take good care of their wards and take advantage of the Free Education Policy to enable them excel in life.

He reiterated, as children, you have no excuse not to go to school.