President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, for what he described as her “hard work and sterling performance” in advancing Ghana’s industrialisation and trade agenda.
The President gave the commendation during a series of industrial engagements in Shama in the Western Region on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, as part of government’s efforts to deepen local manufacturing and attract strategic investments.
The engagements included a sod-cutting ceremony for a new float glass manufacturing facility by KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited, the commissioning of a modern sanitary ware factory, and the inauguration of the fifth phase of the company’s tile production line.
Speaking at the event, President Mahama underscored the critical role played by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry in facilitating industrial growth, attracting foreign direct investment, and creating jobs.
“The Ministry of Trade has been central to our industrial drive, and the leadership being provided has significantly strengthened investor confidence in Ghana,” the President said, adding that Hon. Ofosu-Adjare’s stewardship has helped accelerate progress in key manufacturing sectors.
He described the expansion of KEDA Ceramics’ operations as a major milestone in Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda.
“This investment is important because it marks another significant step in our country’s industrial transformation plans,” President Mahama stated.
According to him, the new float glass factory, which is expected to produce about 1,400 tonnes of glass daily, will substantially reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported glass products while boosting exports.
“With projected annual exports of about 100 million dollars, this facility will strengthen our local supply chains and create sustainable employment opportunities for our people,” the President noted.
The expansion of KEDA Ceramics in Shama is expected to create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, lower the import bill for building materials, and position Ghana as a competitive manufacturing hub within the West African sub-region.
In her remarks, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare praised the management of KEDA Ceramics Ghana for what she described as a bold and forward-looking investment in Ghana’s industrial future.
“This investment reflects strong confidence in Ghana’s economy and in our industrialisation policies,” she said. “Under the leadership of President Mahama, Ghana is clearly open for business, and we welcome investors who are ready to partner with us to add value and create jobs.”
The Trade Minister called on private sector operators in garments and textiles, pharmaceuticals, agro-processing, digital infrastructure, and other priority sectors to expand their footprint in Ghana and take advantage of the country’s improving industrial ecosystem.
The Managing Director of KEDA Ceramics Ghana, Li Wei, and the Chairman of Twyford Group, Shen Yanchang, also lauded the Trade Minister for her proactive engagement with investors.
They reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Ghana and assured stakeholders that KEDA Ceramics would continue to adhere strictly to environmental and sustainability standards as it expands its operations in the country.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
