The meeting highlighted the urgent need to address the skills gap, particularly in technology and digital readiness, to remain competitive globally. Abdallah Ibrahim called for investment and clear government policies to bridge the skills gap. "Some of the examples we mentioned, we can't wait for policy to take the lead. I think industry has to take the lead. We all have to do the little things we're doing. If we consolidate our efforts, it's really going to have a big impact." he stated.

Mr Ibrahim noted the relevance of trade through seamless cross-border trade to unlock vast opportunities for SMEs to become multinationals. He underscored the importance of a common currency and uniform policies to facilitate regional trade and economic growth. MTN Ghana's commitment to addressing the skills gap was evident in their acceptance of about 410 interns this year, including international students. The company aims to equip students with industry experience, enhancing their employability. "Industry players must share resources and provide internship opportunities to help students gain practical experience." he said.

Esi Ansah emphasized the importance of viewing talent as an ecosystem and fostering student exchange programs among local universities to collaborate on projects. She called for investment in research and ethical leadership in government, business, civil service, and other sectors.

Chris Wulff-Caesar stressed the importance of industry-university partnerships for training students, enhancing the talent pool, and encouraging self-enhancement and capacity building for smaller industries. He also highlighted the need for technological adoption.