New and old executives in a group picture
The Association of Ghana Apparel Manufacturers (AGAM), the largest apparel-based business advocacy organization in the country, has outdoored its newly elected executives at a formal ceremony held in Accra at the association’s general meeting last week.
The newly elected executives are Mrs. Natasha Bannerman Kudjawu President, COO of Sleek Garments, Nura Salifu, Vice President and CEO of Sixteen 47, Dr. Florence Chambas, General Secretary CEO of Ford flora, Mr. Mahama Yussif, Treasury Secretary, CEO of Harmony Trends, Jane Damaris Agyarko Organising Secretary, CEO of Damaris and Garments Ltd.
The old executives who handed over to the newly elected executives are Mr. Gregory Kankoh CEO, Nallem Clothing President, Mrs. Linda Ampah, CEO, Cadling Fashons – Vice President, Mr. Dela Gomado, Del Gh Consult, Treasurer, Mrs. Natasha Kudjawu, Sleek Garments, Executive Member.
The handing over ceremony was witnessed by industry players such as Dignity DTRT, Manise Designs, Charisma Fashions, Precious Textiles, Tiffylis, Global Garments, Jem Afrik and Others.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Mr. Gregory Kankoh, Outgoing President said there is increased interest in Africa by key international players as a result of recent international events and AGAM is determined to work with members to take advantage of this opportunity and use that platform to continue to improve standards to suit market trends.
Mrs. Linda Ampah, Outgoing Vice President of the association, encouraged members to increase collaboration to maximize opportunities, both locally and internationally.
Nana Poquah A. Adiamah, National Coordinator, briefed members about the recent successful visit to the country of international garment and apparel buyers facilitated by the GIZ, the German Agency for International Corporation, in partnership with the German Embassy and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
The newly elected President, Mrs. Natasha B. Kudjawu outlined the strategy for the incoming team and said their areas of focus are Business Development, Members Capacity Enhancement and Effective Partnerships.
Other programmes include Advocacy for a national policy for the sector, Leverage on partnership to further improve International standards of compliance, industry oriented capacity building for the entire sector, increase awareness of the industry and develop further market access for the members of the Association/industry.
AGAM continues to partner – GIZ, USAID, DFID, UNESCO, Danida, EU, TFO CANADA, ITA, Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Ghana Exim Bank, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ghana Enterprise Agency, Ghana Investment Promotion Center, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, AGI, GNCCI and COTVET etc.
About AGAM
AGAM is a business network and advocacy association with membership from the Apparel, Garments, Textiles and related producers.
Vision
To make Ghana the preferred apparel, garments, textiles and related manufacturing hub in Africa for the major global brands.
Mission
To be a nonpartisan business advocacy association that works in the legislative, regulatory and political arenas to proactively drive positive change to ensure that Ghana is a leading place in the sub-region to do apparel, garments, textiles and related business whilst promoting the growth and welfare of our members
Products and Services
Our products ranges from Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) such as Head Covers, Face Masks Or Shields, Overalls, Hospital Scrubs, Gloves, Shoe Covers made from both local and other fabrics. as well as Ladies Wear, Gents Wear, Children Wear, Industrial Wear, Uniforms (all ranges ie schools, security services, hospitals etc), Accessories, Pet Products and others with major market areas in US, Europe, Africa and Ghana.