In spite of the current economic crisis, Ghanaians are being urged by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to keep up their hard work and support the government's initiatives.The Minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to taking internal and external steps to promote economic growth and, as a result, lower the high cost of living.

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The Minister referenced recent economic growth data from the Ghana Statistical Service as proof of an economy that will recover while speaking at an event for banks backing the government's flagship YouStart program.GSS, recently disclosed that the economy grew by 4.8 percent in the second quarter of 2022, compared with 4.2 percent for 2021.

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He said: “Indeed, the expected consequence would be the realization of a WISER (Wealthy, Inclusive, Sustainable, Empowered, and Resilient) society, with our young people more confident about their place in the World.”He also quoted Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president, to emphasize the need for the citizenry to remain dogged and continually optimistic about efforts to better the lot of Ghanaians.

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He courage-laden quote from Nkrumah read, “Countrymen, the task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge – the challenge which calls for the courage to dream, the courage to believe  the courage to dare, the courage to do, the courage to envision, the courage to fight, the courage to work, the courage to achieve – to achieve the highest excellencies and the fullest greatness of

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man. Dare we ask for more in life?”Ofori-Atta has come under sustained attack recently as critics continue to call for his sack amid the economic downturn.He has rebuffed the calls and has also gotten the backing of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to continue in his role and to turn around the economy and reset it on a path of growth.

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