President Mahama to Meet CEOs of State-Owned Enterprises on March 13

President John Dramani Mahama will meet with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other key government entities on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Accra.

According to a statement from the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), the meeting aims to reset and realign SOEs for greater efficiency and transparency as part of President Mahama’s strategy to strengthen economic governance and national development.

Key Highlights of the Meeting

1. Launch of a Deep-Dive Study on SOEs:

   • SIGA will unveil a comprehensive study on 16 major SOEs that control a significant portion of state assets.
   • The study will provide insights into the financial and operational performance of these enterprises and offer recommendations for reforms.

2. Focus Areas of the Discussion:

   • Improving SOE efficiency and profitability
   • Enhancing transparency and accountability
   • Aligning SOEs with national development goals
   • Strengthening corporate governance structures

3. Government’s Commitment to Good Governance:

   • Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of SIGA, emphasized the government’s dedication to corporate governance and accountability in the public sector.
   • He highlighted that the meeting marks a significant step in promoting transparency and improving SOE management.

Participants

The event will bring together:

• Senior government officials
• Ministers of State
• Officials from the World Bank in Ghana

National Impact

The outcomes of this engagement are expected to play a crucial role in Ghana’s economic recovery and transformation. SIGA encourages Ghanaians to follow the proceedings, as the decisions made will have far-reaching effects on the country’s economic future.