I’ll set up Women’s Trade Empowerment Fund – Dr Bawumia

Dr Mahamu­du Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced his intention to create a Women’s Trade Empowerment Fund alongside a dedicated bank for Small and Medium-sized Enter­prises (SMEs).

This initiative aims to facil­itate easier access to financial resources for traders. He em­phasised that securing funding poses a significant obstacle for traders and SMEs in the nation.

• Dr Bawumia (right) exchanging greetings with some traders at the Kaneshie Market

Consequently, he said, his ad­ministration is dedicated to fos­tering a supportive environment and implementing financial solutions that will enable traders and SMEs to prosper.

“The NPP government is proposing a new initiative to support businessmen and wom­en. We want to support you. We are aware your biggest challenge is funding. Is that not so?… You need funding to boost your business. Without funding, you’re unable to promote your trade…so, we are proposing policies, including the Women’s Trade Empowerment Fund to support women and business­es,” Dr Bawumia stated.

Vice President Bawumia announced this at the Kaneshie Market in Accra on Wednesday, during a campaign tour of the Okaikoi South Constituency of the Greater Accra Region.

Dr Bawumia also engaged traders and stakeholders including the clergy, Imams, chiefs and opinion leaders to explain his vision for the nation if elected as President in the December 7 Election.

The NPP flagbearer visited homes, street corners and mar­ket sheds during the ‘meet-and-greet’ sessions to shake hands with the ordinary people, amid cheers from the people.

Dr Bawumia reiterated his resolve to improve the living conditions of Ghanaians if he assumes power in 2025 through various innovative interven­tions.

He mentioned plans to roll out the Credit Scoring System to ensure access to affordable loans, duty-free on mobile phones, new tax regime at the port and tax amnesty in 2025.

“Selfless Leadership and Bold Solutions for Our Future,” was the theme for the constituen­cy-focused campaign tour.

– Myjoyonline