Gov't to introduce new business incentives to boost job creation

President John Mahama has announced plans to introduce new incentives aimed at supporting businesses and driving job creation across the country.
This initiative forms part of the government’s broader private sector empowerment strategy to tackle unemployment and stimulate economic growth.
Speaking on behalf of the President at the First Sky Group Thanksgiving Service, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah emphasized the administration’s commitment to engaging the private sector to enhance economic development.
“As part of the resetting agenda, we will hold consultations with businesses across various sectors and grant certain concessions to enable them to thrive and create jobs,” he stated.
In a related development, First Sky Group has unveiled plans to construct a 200-megawatt renewable power plant in northern Ghana over the next two years.
The project is expected to complement ongoing energy initiatives aimed at enhancing Ghana’s power supply.
Executive Chairman of First Sky Group, Eric Kutortse, confirmed that the initiative, being developed in collaboration with Bui Power Authority, is 65% complete and is set for completion by the second quarter of 2025.
“The First Sky Group has taken a bold step to secure funding for the construction of a solar PV plant in Yendi.
This project will significantly contribute to Ghana’s energy sector,” Kutortse assured.
First Sky Group is a diversified, wholly Ghanaian-owned conglomerate with subsidiaries spanning hospitality, construction, insurance, banking, commodities trading, and bitumen processing.
The group currently employs over 3,800 workers across the country.
Founded in 2002, the group’s flagship company, First Sky Construction Limited, started with just three employees but has grown to a workforce of over 1,200 permanent staff and 1,700 casual workers.
Other subsidiaries include:
First Sky Commodities Limited First Sky Bitumen Processing Limited Volta Serene Hotel Serene Insurance Company Limited Frerol Rural Bank First Sky Energies LimitedFrerol Rural Bank was established in Kpando, with an additional branch in Ho opened in 2021.
These developments highlight First Sky Group’s commitment to economic transformation and its strategic role in Ghana’s renewable energy, construction, and financial sectors.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
Trending Business
Trade Minister commits to supporting Ghana Free Zones Authority
13:18Passport application fees too high – Ablakwa
09:00I’ll ensure 24-hour passport services in Ghana – Ablakwa assures
09:2024-hour economic programme: Gov't aims to 'reset' GIHOC for rapid employment, export
01:24President John Dramani Mahama appoints Acting D-G for the Ghana Port and Harbours Authority
17:05SIC borrowed money to pay dividend while paying 'fat' salary to MD: Ex-shareholder narrates
15:19Komenda Sugar Factory to be come leading producer of sugar in Ghana – Mahama assures people of Central Region
15:202025 budget to be ready in March – Mahama reveals
15:21W/R: President Mahama pledges to complete stalled Takoradi Market Circle project
11:08Ben Asante steps down as CEO of Ghana National Gas Company
10:31