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In one Facebook post in the honor of Ghanaian workers while the country celebrates May 1 Wednesday, the Vice President called all "Take the opportunity to reflect on what we can do, individually and collectively, to accelerate Ghana's development in our respective fields of activity ".
While praising the efforts of Ghanaian workers and the Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC-Ghana) for their immense contribution to Ghana's transformation, he listed 26 major achievements of the Akufo-Addo government, which is in its third year of development. # 39; administration.
"As a government and workers, we still have a lot to do, but we can do it together for Ghana …Ayekoo for your hard work, your patriotism and your commitment ….
"Until now, we have: reduced electricity tariffs – 17.5% for households, 30% for industries … have created the Corps of Nation Builders (NABCO) … have created jobs and put an end to the hiring freeze in the public sector … established for nurses and teacher training allowances … removed from excise duties on petroleum products … implemented the policy on free high schools … implemented the TVET training project in Ghana ", reads the article.
Below you will find a copy of Veep's message on social media.
On the occasion of Workers' Day, I congratulate the Ghanaian workers and the Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC-Ghana) for their immense contribution to the transformation of Ghana.
As we celebrate this day, let us also take this opportunity to reflect on what we can do, individually and collectively, to accelerate Ghana's development in our respective areas of activity to increase productivity, improve the lives of Ghanaians. , improve customer service and improve productivity. globally competitive country.
The government of President Akufo-Addo will always give priority to the interests of Ghanaian workers.
Until now, we have:
1. reduction of electricity tariffs – 17.5% for households, 30% for industries.
And 2. created the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO), made up of 100,000 graduates, to develop the professional skills of our graduates in order to integrate them into the job market.
3. created jobs and put an end to the hiring freeze in the public sector. More than 350,000 qualified people recruited.
4. abolished postgraduate medical training costs in Ghana.
5. 50% increase of the DACF dedicated to disabled people.
6. ensured the implementation of our commitment to employ 50% of people who manage the country's toll booths among people with disabilities.
7. Transferred $ 3.1 billion of GHS Level 2 pension funds to union pension plan deposit accounts, funds outstanding since 2013.
8. reinstated benefits for nurses and teachers.
9. removal of excise duties on oil.
10. Reduces the rate of the special tax on oil from 17.5% to 13% and converted to a specific rate.
11. Remove taxes on "kayayei" imposed by local authorities.
12. abolished 17.5% VAT / NHIL on financial services.
13. has launched the initiative "A district, a factory" – some factories are now operational.
14. Implemented a recovery plan for existing plants.
15. Projects to create an automotive industry and an integrated industry of bauxite and aluminum are well advanced.
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