The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI) and the Ghana Standards Authority, hosted the 14th AGI Ghana Industry & Quality Awards at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
The awards is held annually to recognise and celebrate Ghanaian companies demonstrating, excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to quality during the year under review.
The National Quality Awards is one of the Awards Sectors run by the GSA. This is done through the Systems Certification Department which plays the key role of auditing and identifying organisations excelling in the implementation of standards and management systems.
The theme for this year’s ceremony was “Creating a Conducive Business Environment & Quality Standards for Industrial Competitiveness in a 24-HR Economy” and was graced by the Vice President, H. E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang; Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Prof. George Agyei, Director-General of GSA; and other distinguished dignitaries.
Speaking at the event, Her Excellency the Vice President said industrial growth remains central to the government’s transformational policies, including the proposed 24-hour economy and the government’s dedication to strengthening quality infrastructure, enhancing industrial competitiveness, and supporting businesses to align with global standards.
- E. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang explained that the 24-hour economy policy is designed to incentivise businesses—particularly manufacturing and light industries—to operate in shifts around the clock. This, she noted, would boost productivity, maximise resource use, and create more jobs for Ghanaians.
On agriculture, she highlighted the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, describing it as a strategic initiative aimed at boosting food production while creating employment opportunities nationwide.
The programme, she added, will ensure a stable supply of raw materials to support the expansion of agribusiness and position Ghana as a leading export-driven economy.
The H. E. Vice President emphasised that government alone cannot achieve industrialisation, stressing the crucial role of the private sector. She called for bold investments from industry players and assured them of government’s continuous support, especially under the Agribusiness Policy, which seeks to guarantee reliable inputs for manufacturers.
- E. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang further pledged government’s determination to address persistent challenges facing the industrial sector, including limited access to credit.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare, who also addressed the ceremony, highlighted government’s ongoing reforms to create a more supportive industrial environment. She noted that regulatory and digitalisation reforms from company registration to customs clearance—are simplifying processes, reducing delays, and providing predictability for businesses to expand and compete effectively.
She further underscored government’s commitment to strengthening local industry through its procurement power. Citing examples, she mentioned the procurement of locally manufactured sanitary pads for schoolgirls under the free sanitary pads initiative, as well as similar support to the automotive sector, as clear demonstrations of government’s resolve to boost domestic production.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare also pointed to major infrastructure investments as critical enablers of industrial competitiveness. She referenced ongoing efforts to improve energy stability, expand industrial parks, and enhance transport and logistics networks, including Ghana’s support for the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor initiative which is expected to reduce trade costs and improve regional market access for local manufacturers.
Prof. Agyei, on his part, reaffirmed GSA’s commitment to supporting industry through robust quality infrastructure, standards development, testing, and certification.
He emphasized that GSA’s partnership with AGI through these awards reflects a shared commitment to raising the bar of industrial excellence and ensuring that Ghanaian products and services meet and exceed international benchmarks.
He further called on industries to support GSA in carrying out its mandate as it exists to support them to grow and contribute to economic development.
He stated that the GSA plays a key role in the government’s “Reset” agenda hence the need to support government.
Outgoing AGI President, Dr. Humphrey Ayim-Darke, commended the government for removing the COVID-19 levy and implementing other pro-business measures. He called for stronger border controls and the elimination of substandard goods to protect local industries and uphold quality standards.
The Best Industrial Company of the Year Award went to Softcare Ghana for its outstanding work and activities during the year under review.
GSA was well represented by the DG- Prof. Goerge Agyei, Director Certification- Ms. Joyce Okoree, Director Testing- Dr. Maxwell Kogbe, Head of System Certification Department – Mrs. Dzienyo A. Akafia, and two auditors of the Management Systems Certification Scheme- Mrs. Doris Agyemang, and Dr. Emily Milla-Amekor