May Day, which is also known as International Workers’ Day, is a public holiday celebrated on May 1 every year. It is a holiday that is recognised in many countries around the world to celebrate the achievements and contributions of workers around the world.
As part of activities to mark this year’s edition of May Day, the Ghana Export–Import Bank (GEXIM) will be hosting a special edition of its popular Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Fair, Tuesday Market on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Dubbed ‘Workers’ Mart’, the fair is scheduled to take place at the forecourt of the Africa Trade House – next to British Council in Accra – from 8AM to 8PM. It will be a platform to showcase a wide variety of top quality Made-In-Ghana products to be sold at unbeatable prices.
According to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEXIM responsible for Banking, Ms. Rosemary Beryl Archer, the Made-In-Ghana products to be displayed are very unique and authentic, ranging from food and ingredients, beverages, skin and beauty care products, textiles, apparel, garments, leather footwear to slippers, and many others.
She added: “We, at GEXIM, are happy to leverage the day to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our employees and Ghanaian employees in all industries. Also, it has become more imperative in recent times to recognise the importance of labour rights and fair working conditions.
“The significance of Workers’ Day goes beyond the commemoration of past struggles, it is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the labour movement and to look toward the future to ensure that workers’ rights are protected and that fair and just working conditions are upheld.”
Ms. Archer further stated that the bank has, over the years, introduced initiatives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace to ensure that all workers are treated fairly and have access to equal opportunities.
She encouraged members of the general public to make it a point to join in the celebration by attending ‘Workers’ Mart on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the forecourt of the Africa Trade House – next to British Council in Accra – from 8AM to 8PM, which will be climaxed with a ‘Worker’s Jam’.
