Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has intensified his engagement with key players in Ghana’s private sector, holding discussions with the Commercial Quarry Operators Association on the future of the country’s quarry industry.
The meeting, held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, forms part of Dr Bawumia’s ongoing policy dialogue series, through which he has been engaging stakeholders on some of the major economic and developmental issues confronting Ghana.
At the latest engagement, attention was focused on how the quarry industry can be strengthened to create more jobs, support economic expansion and contribute more effectively to Ghana’s infrastructure development.
The discussions also highlighted the need to balance industrial activity with environmental responsibility, particularly as the quarrying sector continues to play an important role in supplying materials for construction and infrastructure projects.
Dr Bawumia’s engagement with the quarry operators comes against the backdrop of growing calls for policies that can empower Ghanaian businesses, attract investment and create sustainable employment opportunities.
The quarry industry is closely linked to the construction sector, with its products serving as essential inputs for roads, buildings and other infrastructure projects.
A more competitive and well-regulated quarry industry, therefore, has the potential to support economic activity beyond the sector itself while creating opportunities for workers and businesses.
The former Vice President’s discussions with industry players are also significant from a political perspective, as he continues to engage stakeholders on policy ideas that could shape Ghana’s economic direction.
One of the key issues emerging from the engagement was the need to make the quarry industry a stronger engine for job creation. With unemployment and economic opportunities remaining major concerns for many Ghanaians, stakeholders are increasingly looking to productive sectors of the economy to provide sustainable jobs rather than relying solely on government employment.
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Dr Bawumia’s engagement sought to examine how policy interventions could help operators expand their businesses, improve productivity and contribute more significantly to national economic growth.
While the industry has significant economic importance, quarrying also comes with environmental concerns.
The discussions therefore placed emphasis on the need for responsible operations that protect the environment while allowing businesses within the sector to grow.
This balance between economic development and environmental protection is particularly important as Ghana seeks to expand infrastructure and industrial activity without compromising the sustainability of its natural resources.
The meeting with the Commercial Quarry Operators Association is part of Dr Bawumia’s broader stakeholder engagements, which seek to gather perspectives from various sectors and incorporate industry concerns into policy discussions.
By engaging directly with businesses and sector operators, the former Vice President is seeking to understand the practical challenges facing the private sector while exploring ways of unlocking investment, jobs and economic opportunities.
The latest meeting reinforces his continued focus on private-sector-led growth, job creation and sustainable economic development as important components of Ghana’s future policy direction.