The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has called for a stronger national push toward sustainability, fairness, and responsible business practices.
He made this call last Friday, in Accra, at the 9th Annual Sustainability and Social Investment (SSI) Awards under the theme, “Sustainable Growth for All: Balancing Economic Progress, Social Equity, and Environmental Stewardship”.
Dr. Pelpuo described the SSI Awards as a platform that captures “the conscience and innovative spirit of corporate Ghana”, noting that this year’s theme sits at the heart of the country’s development agenda.
He stressed that, Ghana’s future depends on growth that is inclusive and resilient, adding that sustainable progress is measured not by speed, but by how many people benefit citing examples from Asia where strong collaboration between government and the private sector accelerated national transformation.
He encouraged businesses to invest in green industries such as solar assembly and waste-to-energy technologies, reaffirming government’s commitment to supporting private-sector-driven job creation in these emerging areas.
He applauded these year’s SSI Award recipients for embracing the “triple bottom line” of People, Planet, and Profit, and honored several organizations and individuals whose initiatives are advancing sustainability and social investment across the country.
He called for deeper cooperation among government, businesses, and civil society to build “a stable, dignified, and environmentally conscious future for every citizen.”
Priscilla Osei-Wusu Nimako, ISD
