The Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to create fair platforms for all businesses to operate.
According to him, the creation of a conducive business environment under the administration of John Dramani Mahama would not only boost the growth of businesses in the country but it will also go a long way in ensuring the success of the 24-hour economy policy.
Joe Jackson, in an interview on JoyNew’s PM express which was keenly monitored by Elvisanokyenews.com, disclosed that the key in solving the country’s unemployment challenges depends on the growth and success of the private sector as he believes government cannot create enough jobs to address the issue comprehensively.
He said most jobs are likely to be created by Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hence the need for the government to create equal opportunities for the private sector to thrive.
“The government cannot create enough jobs, jobs are going to be created in the private sector, most jobs are going to to be created in the SME sector.
“If the business climate is good, if the government creates a a fair platform for all businesses to operate and it promotes growth of the businesses, then we will see the jobs happen. Then we’ll see the boost that they will be attributing to the 24-hour economy.
“It won’t happen by accident. It will happen because there are intentional deliberate policies that have been outlined and followed up that are different from what we have seen in the past years that will enable us businesses grow.” He said
Joe Jackson further disclosed that the 2025 budget, which will be first budget statement presented by the NDC government will serve as a critical test of President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to supporting the private sector.
“We’re going to see where the taxes are going. We’re going to see what new taxes are going to be introduced or taxes that are going to be taken out. We’re going to see a measure of what reliefs that they are going to give to the private sector.” He said
Source: Elvisanokyenews.com
