{"id":301020,"date":"2025-02-27T16:39:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/02\/27\/i-commit-to-the-judicious-use-of-our-resources-mahama\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T16:39:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:39:39","slug":"i-commit-to-the-judicious-use-of-our-resources-mahama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/02\/27\/i-commit-to-the-judicious-use-of-our-resources-mahama\/","title":{"rendered":"I commit to the judicious use of our resources \u2013 Mahama"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-27-at-10.49.54_6a4689c9-1024x576.jpg\" \/><br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p>President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to managing the nation&#8217;s resources carefully, vowing to avoid wastage in the face of the country\u2019s economic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term on Thursday, 27th February, before Parliament, President Mahama stated, \u201cI commit to the judicious use of your resources and to eschewing waste and ostentation. We will always endeavour to make the most of the little we have, so that together, we can guarantee a brighter future for our children and our children&#8217;s children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While acknowledging the current economic challenges, President Mahama expressed optimism about Ghana\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThough the state of our nation may currently appear bleak, and the task of addressing it may seem daunting, nothing should stop us from achieving our goals once we set our minds to them,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He called on the nation to come together and push forward in unity. \u201cIn one collective effort, we can resolve to make this great nation, which has been bequeathed to us by our forebears, a true success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Mahama also addressed the nation\u2019s economic situation, highlighting that the challenges were not insurmountable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGhana\u2019s economic challenges are not insurmountable; they present the government and the people with the opportunity to innovate, reflect, review, and reset \u2013 which is the theme for the commemoration of our 68th Independence Anniversary,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The President emphasised the importance of unity, particularly the role of Ghana\u2019s youth in driving change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is said that there is strength in unity. Ghana\u2019s greatest strength lies in its people, its young and energetic youth. If we stand united, we can be more resilient and harness the power of collective action to overcome economic and social challenges\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He urged every Ghanaian to take responsibility for the country\u2019s progress, regardless of their background or political affiliation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvery Ghanaian, regardless of political affiliation, background, or status, has a responsibility to play a key role in nation-building and work towards a complete reset of our country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He assured the nation that no one would be left behind in the pursuit of progress. \u201cLet me assure you that we are leaving no one behind as we reset to build the Ghana we want &#8211; a Ghana that works for all,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The President concluded on an optimistic note, invoking the dreams of Ghana\u2019s forebears. \u201cWe shall live the dreams of our forebears in our lifetime! And so, my countrymen and women, where despair once existed, hope must radiate, and where the sun appeared to set on our bright prospects as a nation, let a new dawn of enthusiasm and renewal take its place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He expressed his hope that, when he stands before Parliament again to present the next State of the Nation Address, it will be filled with evidence of progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> So, when next I stand before you to present a message on the State of our nation, it will be one brimming with evidence of progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The President concluded by thanking Parliament for their attention and calling for continued blessings on the nation. \u201cI thank you, Mr Speaker and Honourable members, for your kind attention. 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