Coronavirus: Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Ghana to receive GH¢600 million loan from government

April 5, 2020 11:23 PM

The government of Ghana has announced a loan package of GH¢600 million to micro, small and medium scale businesses in the country.

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The move, according to the government is to support their operations, amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

President Akufo-Addo announced this while addressing the nation on Sunday, 5 April 2020 regarding the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana.

He said, “This will be done in collaboration with the National Board for Small Scale Industries, Business and Trade Associations as well as selected commercial and rural banks.”

Adding that the facility will lessen the negative impact of the coronavirus outbreak on businesses.

President Akufo-Addo further noted that the loan will have a year moratorium and two-year repayment period.

Berlinda Entsie Berlinda Entsie a reporter at Pulse.com.gh/bi/. She reports on all your business related issues and always ready to promote your business through amazing reportage.

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