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President Akufo-Addo says he is convinced that locally brewed gin in Ghana, popularly referred to as “apio”, is one of the high-export staples the country can harness to grow the economy.
The President said so in his second term inauguration speech on Thursday, January 7, 2021, stressing the need for Ghana to actively seek self-reliance.
Speaking of the prospects of Ghana becoming an exporter, President Akufo-Addo mentioned that the Eku fruit juice produced by Ekumfi Fruit Juices Company Limited operates under the One District One Factory policy.
He further added that a locally produced good brand gin, popularly called “apio / akpeteshi”, has the potential to compete in the global market.
“I doubt anyone who usually mentions akpeteshie, the local gin, as a possible product on the world market. I cannot vouch for its taste or potency as I gave up alcohol many years ago.
“But I can say that the Made in Ghana and beautifully packaged ‘Apio’ I have seen recently can compete in the world’s most sophisticated markets,” said President Akufo-Addo.
President Akufo-Addo, during his first term, launched the One District One Factory policy to further industrialize the country.
The policy exists to see the creation of new factories and the revitalization of old ones across the country.
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