Your objection to New Shippers Authority Bill frivolous, baseless -TAGG tells GUTA

The Trader Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) says the objection raised by the executives and members of Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA), urging the Nana Addo Dankwa not to assent to the recently passed Ghana Shippers’ Authority law is baseless.

The leadership of TAGG says they are surprise at calls from certain members of GUTA especially it president urging President Nana Addo Dankwa not to assent to the amended Ghana Shippers’ Authority law passed by the people’s representatives very strange.

TAGG says it finds the objections unexpected, given that the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has been proactively engaging stakeholders since the law’s passage. The Authority has maintained open dialogue on how to implement the law effectively, aiming to make Ghana an attractive and competitive trading destination.

TAGG in a statement emphasizes that the GSA has shown a strong commitment to considering feedback from the business community while preparing the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) that will bring the law into full effect. This ongoing engagement demonstrates the Authority’s dedication to ensuring that the new law serves the interests of all stakeholders in the shipping and logistics sector.

TAGG believes that the law is vital for the industry’s growth and cautions against any efforts to undermine it.

They urge the President to scrutinize the law thoroughly and expedite its assent, as it is expected to position Ghana favorably on the global commercial shipping scene.

To the wider trading community, TAGG assures that the law will bring positive changes for shippers and the broader commercial shipping industry.

They encourage any stakeholders with concerns about the L.I. to participate in ongoing discussions with the GSA, as the necessary adjustments are made.

Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH