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Publish Date : 16-Dec-2015

Proposals for the merger of the Ghana National Procurement Agency with the Ghana Supply Company Limited (GSCL) have been announced.

Dr. Joseph Marboa-Rockson, Acting Managing Director of GSCL, a limited public liability company engaged in shipping, forwarding and clearing, announced this while speaking at the official outdooring of a new Friday wear for staff of GSCL, said the plan for the proposed merger was made by the Minister of Trade and Industry (MOTI), Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah.

The Friday wear, which aims to encourage GSCL staff to work hard for the growth of the company, was designed by the Akosombo Textiles Limited (ATL).

The merger is required as the Ghana Public Procurement Authority has failed to live up to its expectations. It will be solely responsible for the procurement of goods, services and contracts for the government.

Dr. Marboa-Rockson said the agency would also examine prices locally and globally for the government "to make sure that whatever government buys out of the consolidated fund has value for Ghana."

He noted that the merger, which would take place in the near future, has been proposed to help reduce corruption and bribery in government agencies, departments and ministries in the procurement process.

He added that that the envisioned Ghana Procurement Services Agency would save the country a lot of money, as well help generate additional work opportunities.

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