In a much more read interview with Myjoyonline, the CEO of Coconut Grove Hotel emphasized the importance of Cedi's view not only as currency but as a unified symbol of "Ghanaiangians."
Even after independence, we were still using British pounds. CEDI was introduced as part of the process of achieving full independence and Republican status. It identifies us as a nation. He said every aspect of life, including medical care, transportation, and tuition fees, is the economics and you have decided how many cedies you should have and should be.
Ayitey emphasized that CEDI's attention to economic development in Ghana was fundamental and called for cultural change that began with education and awareness.
When we were in elementary school, we were taught to take care of Cedi. Even the coins had to understand their worth. This discipline must be reintroduced," he noted. This protects you, even if it's 5, 10, 20, 200 Cedies. We keep it to the handle.
The actions of the people must be proud of Cedi.
According to the treasurer of the National AGI, in order to increase the respect of currency, intentional guidelines and cultural attitudes must be developed. He asked Ghanaians to consistently process and praise them in Cedis, particularly in their local environment, to strengthen their trust in the currency and national pride.
"The more you handle it with Cedis, the more respect it is, the more you increase your positive assertion, dignity and a sense of pride for the people," he said. People are joking about Ghanaian cedi, but there is nowhere in the world. It's ours. Let's take a look
He warned that if citizens continue to devalue their currency, either culturally or commercially, Ghana's journey to full economic independence will remain incomplete.
It starts with the citizens. We need to feel comfortable with Cedis. It's not just about banks and inflation in Ghana, but also about the pride of its people. This sense of ownership must be fixed with us.
Private education and the intentional political key to respecting currency
He also sought improvements in bourgeois education. This suggests that national identity, pride in local institutions, and financial discipline must be built at the beginning of national politics at the beginning of schools.
If you don't teach your kids to appreciate Ghana like Cedi in Ghana, it's difficult for them to understand things like inflation and exchange rates later. Civic education must play an important role in the design of our national consciousness.
Intended: Calling managers and business groups
Hospitality industry actors sought political decision makers and the private sector to pursue a deliberate and coordinated approach to strengthen political decisions and highlight the role of businesses in increasing currency stability.
Note that the businessman is comfortable holding his cedi. When designing exchange rates, inflation and investment environments using companies. Solutions are often not just in government, but also in the business world.
He cited Elmina's coconut gloves as a success story of intentional Ghana management in the hospitality industry.
Elmina is a 3star hotel, but Garnaan has been open for years. It is important to train and promote Ghanaians in areas where national development is of paramount importance,” he said.
You cannot work in silos in Ghana
While recognizing the reality of world trade, he warned that Ghana must establish internal systems and guidelines that work for the national interest, even within a global context.
We cannot summarise ourselves from the world trade, but we can integrate ourselves and decide what costs and benefits to use. We slide together in silos, work together and work together to form a Ghana where government, the private sector and civil society can be proud of us all.
He ended with a strong patriotic reputation. Every day in the Republic, we must ask which symbols of our country to protect. Cedy is one of them. We protect the flags behind our soccer team as if they were in a rallies or gathering. I'm intentionally, together, and proud.
His message is clear when Ghana marks another day in the Republic. National development starts with respect for what belongs to us, and Ghana Cedi must be at the heart of this conversation.