Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Chairman of Zoomlion and Jospong Group of Companies, has charged government to focus more on the private sector.

According to him, government should support the activities of players in the private sector.

Dr. Siaw Agyepong made this known last Friday during the climax of a five-day non-denominational Thanksgiving Service held by management and staff of Jospong Group of Companies to show appreciation to God for a successful year.

He said the success of Zoomlion and Jospong Group shows that the private sector is capable of ensuring the socio-economic development of the country if given the space to operate.

“Our experiences have convinced us that the Ghanaian entrepreneur is capable of achieving world-class success across all sectors when adequately supported,” Dr. Siaw Agyepong said.

He said “as Americans build America so will Ghanaians build Ghana….if we are one, with one language and one mindset, nothing we imagine will be impossible. With the right mindset, the private sector can team up to build a Better Ghana.”

Given the current economic conditions, Dr. Siaw Agyepong said it was imperative for the private sector to work towards drawing synergies in the sector for the development of the nation.

He said a healthy collaboration between the private and public sector is also imperative to the economic development process.

“It is worth mentioning at this point that we have so far enjoyed great support and cooperation from the public sector in general, especially from Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, MMDAs and other government agencies,” the chairman said.

Dr. Siaw Agyepong commended management and staff for their commitment to meeting the company’s goals.

Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, who was the guest speaker, heaped praises on the Jospong Group of Companies for its good works in the country.

He said the thanksgiving service held by the company was appropriate, urging the management of the company to continue the annually event.

Mr Debrah commended former President Kufour for supporting Zoomlion since its inception in Ghana, urging politicians to support the private sector to grow in the country.

“We should make sure that the private sector becomes the engine of growth irrespective of the political party in power. Let’s celebrate our own and support it to grow for the good of the nation,” he said.

The Thanksgiving Service was on the theme, ‘Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house that you have brought me thus far.’

The event, which took place at Zoomlion’s head office at Nmai Djorn, Accra, was attended by workers of the company, as well as high-profile personalities in the country, including politicians, chiefs, clergy, security personnel and gospel musicians.