Deputy Trade Minister Urges GEXIM to Turn ‘Reset Agenda’ into Real Support for Ghanaian Exporters
Sampson Ahi Calls for Practical Outcomes Beyond Rhetoric at GEXIM@10 International Conference
Deputy Minister for Trade and Agribusiness, Hon. Sampson Ahi, has challenged the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) to move beyond slogans and deliver concrete, results-driven support to Ghanaian exporters as part of its reset agenda for the next decade.
Speaking at the GEXIM@10 International Conference in Accra on Wednesday, March 25, Mr. Ahi said the theme — “A Decade of Enabling Export Trade and Industrial Transformation: Resetting GEXIM for the Next Phase” — is timely, but the real test lies in translating the reset into tangible benefits for businesses.
“When we talk about resetting, it should not be just another catchphrase,” he emphasised. “It must carry practical meaning. It should reflect a renewed commitment for the Ghana Export-Import Bank to sharpen its tools, strengthen its partnerships and increase its impact so that, in the next decade, more Ghanaian businesses can export consistently, compete effectively and scale faster.”
The Deputy Minister noted that recent engagements by the Ministry with importers and exporters have revealed several persistent challenges that need urgent attention. These include:
- Access to suitable trade and export finance
- Effective risk management tools, especially for SMEs
- High costs, inefficiencies, and cumbersome compliance requirements in trade processes
He described the conference as a “working conference” that brings together policymakers, financiers, development partners, and the private sector to develop clear, actionable steps toward improving Ghana’s export competitiveness and driving industrial growth.
Mr. Ahi’s remarks underscore the government’s expectation that GEXIM, as the country’s foremost export finance institution, must play a more decisive role in helping Ghanaian businesses overcome barriers and expand into regional and international markets.
The GEXIM@10 conference continues today with high-level discussions on financing models, risk mitigation, and strategies for scaling Ghanaian exports.
