Akufo-Addo inaugurates the Social Partnership Council

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The President inaugurated the Social Partnership Council, which represents a partnership for development between government, organized labor and employers.

Social partnership, which will be overseen by this Council, provides a platform for reaching a national consensus on issues of transformation and development.

It will be remembered that on April 18, the government signed a historic social partnership agreement with the organization of labor, represented by the Congress of Trade Unions, the employers, represented by the Ghana Employers Association, and the government, represented by the Ministries of Finance, Employment and Labor. Reports.

Speaking at the inauguration at a brief ceremony at Jubilee House on Thursday, May 30, President Akufo-Addo said that the Social Partnership Council "provides a mechanism to create a sense of cohesion, trust and self-management through frank and open discussions about the mutual sacrifices and contributions of all stakeholders to defend the cause of Ghana's development. "

The president congratulated unions and trade unions for their willingness to form a closer partnership with the government to accelerate national development and applauded them warmly for their sense of patriotism.

In the post-IMF era, he said that social partnership would be an essential institutional pillar to realize his vision of moving Ghana to a situation beyond aid.

"After 62 years of independence, Ghana should be able to effectively manage its own affairs. It is unfortunate that we have had to come before the International Monetary Fund 16 times in the past to get us out of economic mismanagement, "said President Akufo-Addo.
He continued, "I'm sure the whole nation agrees with me when I say there should not be 17, and I'm determined to do my part to make it happen. This social partnership is a very important institutional mechanism to help us achieve this goal. "

The president reiterated that countries that have managed to transform their economies and bring prosperity to their people have been convinced that their success is invariably based on a strong partnership between the government, workers and employers.

"This relationship is about maintaining industrial peace, promoting productivity growth, creating national economic competitiveness and ensuring shared prosperity. This is exactly what we are trying to do in Ghana, "he said.

President Akufo-Addo wished the Council the best of luck in his work and looked forward to meeting with them from time to time to take stock of their progress and exchange ideas.