The Chief Executive Officer of leading steel manufacturing company B5 Plus Limited, Mukesh Thakwani has urged the excessive promotion of originally Ghanaian made products in the country.
According to the astute businessman, the promotion of products made in Ghana will help in stimulating the country’s economy and make living less stressful for Ghanaians.
Role of Government
Speaking in an interview, Mr. Thakwani believes the duty is on the government to support businesses (SMEs) to enable the production of originally made in Ghana products to the Ghanaian market.
He opined that government should invest in Ghanaian businesses to help in the production of made in Ghana goods which will also have a positive impact on the economy through exportation.
For made-in Ghana products to have a higher purchase on the market, Mr. Thakwani believes the Ghana Standard Authority, Food and Drugs Authority and the various bodies must ensure that there is no cheaper product on the market to sustain industries in the country.
He also pleaded with government to help in ensuring free movement of goods across Ecowas countries.
Success of B5 Plus
The steel manufacturing company based in Tema has been making a lot of strives in the Ghanaian and West African market, becoming the leading manufacturers of steel in West Africa.
Asked about the secret towards the success of the company, Mr. Thakwani attributed it to the hard work and dedication of workers of the company.
He stated that this year, the company has targeted the West African market. He lauded the Ghanaian government for initiating policies to support businesses during the Coronavirus challenges.
He disclosed that, the company “has currently created about 15,000 jobs both directly and indirectly with huge impact on the economy.”
Mr. Thakwani concluded that his company will continue to distribute free oxygen to both government and private hospitals across the country, a act they have been doing since the emergence of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country.
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