Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda received a major boost in Shama as President John Dramani Mahama commended the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, for her dedication and sterling performance in advancing the country’s trade and industrialisation drive.
Speaking during a series of industrial engagements in the Western Region on Tuesday, 24th February 2026, President Mahama described the Ministry’s leadership as instrumental in facilitating investment, promoting value addition, and accelerating job creation across key sectors of the economy.
The engagements included the sod-cutting ceremony for a new float glass manufacturing facility by KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited, the commissioning of a modern sanitary wares factory, and the inauguration of the fifth phase of the company’s tile production line.
These milestones form part of government’s broader strategy to strengthen Ghana’s industrial base through strategic partnerships and large-scale manufacturing investments.
President Mahama emphasized that the expansion of KEDA’s operations marks a significant step in Ghana’s industrial transformation journey.
“This investment is important because it marks another significant step in our country’s industrial transformation plans,” he stated.
The new glass factory is expected to produce 1,400 tonnes of glass daily — a development projected to substantially reduce imports of building materials, generate an estimated $100 million in annual exports, strengthen local supply chains, and create sustainable employment opportunities for Ghanaians.
The President further noted that KEDA has long been established in Ghana, and the addition of the new facility demonstrates confidence in the country’s investment climate.
For her part, Hon. Ofosu-Adjare commended the management of KEDA for what she described as bold and visionary investment in Ghana’s industrial future. She reiterated the President’s clear message that Ghana remains open for business and called on private sector actors in garments and textiles, pharmaceuticals, digital infrastructure, agro-processing, and related industries to deepen their investments and partnerships.
The Managing Director of KEDA Ceramics Ghana, Mr. Li Wei, and the Chairman of Twyford Group, Mr. Shen Yanchang, praised the Minister’s proactive engagement and foresight, reaffirming their long-term commitment to Ghana while assuring stakeholders of strict adherence to environmental standards.
The Shama engagements underscore a growing momentum toward positioning Ghana as a key manufacturing hub within the sub-region — reducing import dependency, expanding export capacity, and creating jobs through deliberate and strategic industrial policy.
As Ghana accelerates its industrialisation agenda, partnerships such as this reflect a clear commitment: building a resilient economy powered by local production, strategic investment, and sustainable growth.
