{
  "id": 13142496,
  "title": "Mahama and Trade Minister champion local manufacturing during Ghato Foods visit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/mahama-and-trade-minister-champion-local-manufacturing-during-ghato",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T14:35:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mahama-and-trade-minister-champion-local-manufacturing-during-ghato-foods-visit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama and Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare have emphasized the government's dedication to supporting local manufacturing, following a visit to Ghato Foods Ltd in Tema. The trip, part of the President's outreach to businesses and manufacturers, aimed to gauge their operations, obstacles and impact on Ghana's industrial growth. On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the President toured the facility, where he engaged with staff members and urged them to stay committed to their work and assist management in expanding the company's operations. Mahama stressed that bolstering local manufacturing enterprises would generate additional job prospects for young Ghanaians and stimulate the nation's economy. He also praised Ghato Foods Ltd for investing in local production, underscoring the significance of establishing and expanding manufacturing facilities to foster decent employment and bolster Ghana's industrial foundation.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, have reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting local manufacturing following a visit to Ghato Foods Ltd in Tema.",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/nkoko-nketenkete-boosts-local-poultry-production-from-4-6-to-22-in",
        "published": "2026-10-09T14:55:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}