Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is about to current the federal government’s 2025 budget to Parliament and the Ghanaian public on Tuesday, March 11.
Ahead of this significant occasion, the minister engaged with merchants on the Makola Market to know their issues and expectations for the upcoming funds.
In a social media publish on Saturday, March 8, Dr. Ato Forson shared insights from his go to, highlighting interactions with market ladies, head porters (kayayei), and different merchants.
The discussions centered on their day by day struggles, financial challenges, and the sort of assist they hope to see mirrored within the nationwide funds.
“It was a privilege to interact with these hardworking Ghanaians who break their backs daily to support our economy,” the minister said. He emphasised that their expectations would assist form insurance policies aimed toward fostering financial progress and bettering livelihoods.
The engagement comes at a time when many Ghanaians are keenly anticipating the 2025 funds, which is anticipated to deal with key financial points, together with inflation, employment alternatives, and assist for small companies.
The minister’s outreach to merchants alerts the federal government’s dedication to inclusive policymaking, guaranteeing that grassroots issues are factored into nationwide financial choices.
The 2025 funds, to be introduced in Parliament on March 11, is anticipated to stipulate the federal government’s fiscal technique, income measures, and expenditure plans for the approaching 12 months.
Stakeholders throughout numerous sectors will likely be watching carefully to see how the federal government plans to navigate financial challenges and drive progress.
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