President John Dramani Mahama has officially broken ground for the construction of a new glass manufacturing facility at Shama in the Western Region, describing the initiative as a major step forward in Ghana’s industrialisation agenda.
The facility, named the New Float Glass Manufacturing Company, is being developed under KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited.
During the ceremony, the President also inaugurated the fifth phase of the company’s tile production line and commissioned a modern sanitary ware factory.
Once operational, the float glass plant is expected to produce around 1,400 tonnes of glass daily, positioning it among the largest glass manufacturing facilities in Africa.
The project is projected to reduce imports, increase exports by an estimated 100 million dollars annually, strengthen local supply chains, and generate long-term employment opportunities. It is also expected to contribute to government revenue through taxes and related economic activity.
Addressing management and staff, President Mahama urged them to take ownership of the venture and dedicate themselves to its success.
He emphasised that Ghana’s industrial transformation relies on a stable environment, committed investors, and supportive host communities.
The President also reaffirmed his confidence in locally manufactured goods, stressing that products made in Ghana can compete globally when backed by skill, innovation, and high-quality standards.
