Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi, on Thursday, October 23rd, met with the management of DTRT Apparel at the Trade Ministry to deliberate on significant operational challenges the company is encountering with the Customs Division. The meeting was convened to seek the Ministry’s direct intervention to resolve these issues, aiming to facilitate smoother operations and bolster the ease of doing business in Ghana for the apparel manufacturer.
On behalf of the Trade Minister, Hon. Ahi commended DTRT Apparel for choosing a collaborative approach to airing its concerns. He strongly encouraged the company to deepen its engagement and dialogue with key regulatory bodies, specifically mentioning the Customs Division and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), as the path toward a speedy resolution of the current difficulties.
The discussions also involved representatives from pertinent stakeholder agencies, including the Ghana Free Zones Authority, all of whom offered their commitment to collaborate effectively to resolve the matter at hand. Established in 2013, Dignity DTRT Industries is a major player in Ghana’s textile sector, known for manufacturing synthetic performance textiles and various knit and fleece wear, currently providing employment for over 6,000 workers and significantly boosting the nation’s industrial growth and job creation figures.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
