Patronizing Local Goods Vital to Job Creation and Economic Growth — Magtwins EAGLE Foundation CEO Applauds President Mahama’s ‘Adwuma Wura’ Initiative

Mrs. Patricia Kwarteng, the Chief Executive Officer of the Magtwins EAGLE Foundation, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his bold and forward-thinking ‘Adwuma Wura’ initiative, which is designed to create sustainable employment opportunities for the youth of Ghana.

Speaking to journalists, Mrs. Kwarteng emphasized the critical importance of supporting locally manufactured goods as a key strategy for realizing the full potential of the ‘Adwuma Wura’ initiative. She appealed to the government to adopt pragmatic policies that would encourage the widespread patronage of made-in-Ghana products, particularly within the educational sector.

“The potential benefits of this initiative for the youth are unlimited,” she stated. “But to truly maximize its impact, we must mandate the use of locally-produced goods. For instance, students could be encouraged to wear made-in-Ghana sandals from Monday to Wednesday and reserve imported shoes for the rest of the week. Similarly, our school feeding programs could prioritize meals prepared using locally-sourced farm produce.”

Mrs. Kwarteng suggested that Ghana could emulate strategies used by the Western world, where the wearing of locally-manufactured uniforms and the consumption of indigenous products are actively promoted to strengthen domestic industries. She noted that by building a robust local manufacturing base, Ghana could stimulate economic growth, create thousands of jobs, and reduce the nation’s reliance on imported goods.

“This approach will drive market expansion, attract both local and international customers, and ultimately create more employment opportunities for our young people,” she noted.

Highlighting the urgency of the situation, Mrs. Kwarteng warned that the growing rate of youth unemployment in Ghana poses a serious threat to national security and economic stability. She expressed concern that if left unaddressed, the unemployment crisis could push many young Ghanaians into engaging in illegal activities as a means of survival.

Recognizing the gravity of the unemployment challenge, she applauded President Mahama for launching the ‘Adwuma Wura’ initiative, aimed at reversing the trend. However, she cautioned that unless Ghanaians develop a stronger commitment to patronizing local goods, the initiative’s goals could be undermined.

“Without a deliberate effort to prioritize and consume locally-made products, the ‘Adwuma Wura’ initiative risks an early death,” she warned.

Mrs. Patricia Kwarteng reiterated her foundation’s readiness to partner with the government, local manufacturers, and educational institutions to promote the patronage of Ghanaian goods and services.

For further information and partnership opportunities, Mrs. Patricia Kwarteng can be contacted on

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