Your Excellency,
I write to you today not just as a Ghanaian but as a proud African who believes in the power of culture, identity, and economic empowerment.

It was refreshing to see you yesterday at the state of the nation address adorned in a traditional smock, a true representation of our rich heritage. Indeed, since assuming office, you have consistently embraced African prints and traditional attire, setting an example for the nation. I believe we can take this further—not just as a personal choice but as a national legacy.

Recently, my workplace introduced an exciting initiative allowing staff to wear Ghana and African prints any day of the week. This simple decision sparked joy among many of us, as it gave us the opportunity to express our identity and heritage with pride. More than just a fashion statement, this move has significant economic and cultural benefits.

Here’s what happened when I embraced the initiative:

• I went through my wardrobe to find my best African prints.
• I purchased new fabrics, directly supporting the local textile industry.
• I engaged my tailor, thereby financially empowering a local artisan.

These seemingly small actions create a ripple effect, boosting demand for local textiles, sustaining jobs, and encouraging innovation in Ghana’s fashion industry. Imagine the impact if this became a national movement!

Your Excellency, I strongly believe that institutionalizing a National Ghana Wear Initiative—beyond just “Friday Wear” - could have profound benefits, including:

1. Economic Growth – Increased demand for local fabrics will strengthen our textile and fashion industries, creating jobs and sustaining livelihoods.
2. Cultural Pride & Identity – A nation that takes pride in its heritage fosters unity and a strong sense of belonging.
3. Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Encouraging the adoption of African wear will spur creativity and growth in the local fashion sector.
4. Global Cultural Promotion – Ghana can become a leading ambassador of African fashion on the global stage.

Your Excellency, you have already set the pace with your continuous embrace of traditional attire. I urge you to consider making this a national policy, encouraging both public and private institutions to adopt African wear as an everyday option. This would not only enhance national pride but also inject life into our textile industry and local businesses.

Let us make Ghana prints more than just an occasional choice—let us make them a national symbol of pride and progress. With your leadership, we can transform this idea into a movement that redefines our cultural and economic landscape.

I hope this letter finds favor with you, and I look forward to a Ghana where every day is a Ghana Wear Day.

Yours sincerely,
Honour Agbemor-Flint