Invest in Infrastructure and Strengthen Supply Chains - Mahama tells African Leaders

Accra, Ghana- 02 Feb, 2025 - In a stark warning, Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned African leaders over the continent's crippling infrastructure crisis, warning that it poses a significant threat to unlocking Africa's vast economic potential.

Speaking at the African Prosperity Dialogues in Accra, under the theme “Delivering Africa’s Single Market Through Infrastructure: Invest, Connect, and Integrate,”  Mahama emphasized the crucial role infrastructure plays in creating jobs and opportunities for young people.

He stressed the need for efficient road and rail networks to facilitate intra-African trade, as well as investments in ports, digital connectivity, and supply chain development.

“We must invest in infrastructure to facilitate trade, efficient road networks, ports, and digital connectivity. We must strengthen African supply chains to ensure that our industries produce goods and services that meet both regional and global standards,” he said.

Mahama's vision is backed by the President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, who praised Ghana's 24-hour economy initiative. Dr. Tah reaffirmed BADEA's commitment to supporting the vision, citing the need for bold leadership, innovation, and investment to unlock Africa's full economic potential.

“Ghana’s 24-hour vision is an inspiration to the entire continent, showing that with bold leadership, innovation, and investment, we can unlock Africa’s full economic potential. At BADEA, we are committed to being a strategic partner,” Dr. Tah stated.

Source: Lead News Online