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It was an insightful session interacting with the leadership and members of the Young Entrepreneurs Association. Our discussions centered on critical steps to unlock the full potential of our private sector, including advancing the Startup and Innovation Act, making enterprise financing more affordable and accessible, and restoring tax incentives for young businesses. We also explored ways to open public procurement to youth- and women-led enterprises, build robust incubation and skills development systems, connect our businesses to the AfCFTA and wider international markets, and institutionalise youth participation in economic policy discussions. I sincerely thank the leadership for their warm reception and profound insights, and I commend you all for leading the charge in Ghana's economic transformation. Together, we are building a resilient, digital and prosperous future for all.

It was an honour and a delight to welcome my good friend, H.E. @ProfOsinbajo (SAN, GCON), former Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to my office today. We had insightful discussions on the way forward for Africa, particularly on the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. It was a pleasure to have his usual brilliant perspectives on this and other issues. I am most grateful to H.E. Prof. Osinbajo for the courtesy of his visit and wish him well.