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Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia congratulated Ghanaian workers for their immense contribution to nation-building.
As the world celebrates workers on May 1 (Workers Day) on May 1, it took the opportunity to urge workers to do their best to make Ghana "globally competitive".
"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. the country is globally competitive, "he said on May 1.
Below the full message:
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 Nana Addo Dankwa 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 the cost of postgraduate medical training 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. launched the "One District, One Factory" initiative – 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.
16. relaunched the operations of VALCO and AngloGold Ashanti.
17. started implementing the "One Village, One Dam" initiative to help farmers and communities in the five northern regions.
18. made available to farmers seed, fertilizer and extension services under the Plant for Food and Employment Initiative.
19. 1,350 start-ups benefited from the National Plan for Innovation and Entrepreneurship – The number of beneficiaries ranges from 10,000 to 100,000 GHS.
20. Research allowances reinstated for speakers.
21. reduction of inflation and interest rates.
22. Saved the deposits of 1.5 million depositors who would otherwise have lost their savings if their banks collapsed.
23. Reduces the base of import tariffs by 30% to 50% in order to ease the burden of traders and businessmen.
24. Provided financial support to women entrepreneurs with disabilities.
25. Implemented Free High High School's policy to help parents and schoolchildren.
26. Implemented the "TVET Training Voucher Project in Ghana", designed to train registered master craftsmen, their workers and apprentices in the informal sector and improve their access to education and training. technical and professional accredited free.
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.
May God bless our homeland, Ghana.
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