General News of Friday, 11 May 2018Source: ghananewsagency.orgGhana affirms commitment to ECOWAS protocolMrs Botchwey re-affirmed Ghana's commitment to the implementation of all ECOWAS protocolsMrs Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration on Thursday, re-affirmed the country’s commitment to the implementation of all ECOWAS protocols especially with free movement of persons. “Government will continue to champion the cause of private sector as engine for growth in an enabling business environment is critical for private business competitiveness and sustainable development,” she added. She said the signing of the Continental Free Trade Area agreement would boost economic growth across the continent. Mr Olufemi Michael Abikoye, the Nigeria High Commissioner to Ghana said Ghana and Nigeria economic indices had showed great prospects, and added that more emphasis must be placed on supporting the private sector to stir development. He said their outfit had launched the Nigeria Economic Initiative to create the enabling environment for businesses across the region to thrive.

Source: GhanaWeb May 10, 2018 19:07 UTC