President John Dramani Mahama is set to deliver his first State of the Nation Address today, Thursday, February 27, 2025, outlining his administration’s key policies, economic plans, and governance priorities.
Ghanaians eagerly anticipate his vision for addressing pressing issues such as economic stability, job creation, infrastructure development, and national unity.
Key Expectations:
– Economic Stability: Concrete measures to tackle the rising cost of living, unemployment, and wage disparities.
– Job Creation: Implementation of the 24-hour economy policy, aiming to create decent jobs and reduce vulnerability.
– Infrastructure Development: Plans for road networks, housing projects, and energy sector advancements.
– National Unity: Strategies to promote unity and stability in the country.
Resetting Agenda:
Mahama’s address will provide clarity on the government’s “resetting agenda” and approach to revitalizing key sectors of the economy. This includes plans to:
– Revamp the Energy Sector: Enhance power generation capacity, invest in renewable energy sources, and improve efficiency in energy distribution.
– Address Environmental Challenges: Concrete policy interventions to eradicate illegal mining (galamsey) and restore the country’s natural resources.
– Improve Education: Reforms to the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, including addressing overcrowding, completing abandoned infrastructure projects, and strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
The speech will be delivered before Parliament and is expected to draw reactions from both the political and business communities as the country navigates critical economic and social challenges.
