Omanghana
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a major glass manufacturing facility in Shama, describing the project as a significant milestone in Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda.
The factory, to be known as New Float Glass Manufacturing Company, is expected to strengthen Ghana’s manufacturing base, reduce reliance on imports, and position the country as a key industrial hub in West Africa.
The sod-cutting ceremony was organised by KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited, a leading player in Ghana’s building materials sector. As part of the event, President Mahama also inaugurated the fifth phase of KEDA’s Tile Production Line and commissioned a state-of-the-art sanitary ware manufacturing factory, further expanding local production capacity.
Together, the projects signal growing investor confidence in Ghana’s industrial sector and align with the government’s broader strategy to deepen value addition in construction and manufacturing.
One of Africa’s Largest Float Glass Plants
When fully operational, the New Float Glass Manufacturing Company is projected to produce approximately 1,400 tonnes of glass per day, placing it among the largest float glass facilities on the African continent.
The plant will supply high-quality glass for construction, automotive, and industrial applications, sectors that currently depend heavily on imports.
Economic Impact and Job Creation
According to projections, the project will:
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Significantly reduce Ghana’s glass import bill
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Generate an estimated $100 million in annual export earnings
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Strengthen local supply chains in construction and manufacturing
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Create sustainable employment opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled workers
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Contribute substantially to government revenue through taxes and levies
Industry analysts say the facility could also stimulate downstream industries, including real estate, infrastructure development, and interior finishing.
Addressing management and staff, President Mahama urged them to treat the factory as their own, emphasizing discipline, innovation, and efficiency as key drivers of long-term success.
“Industrialisation succeeds when government provides stability, investors bring capital, and communities offer partnership,” the President said. “Each side has a responsibility, and when all work together, the results are transformative.”
He reiterated his belief that Made-in-Ghana products can compete globally when backed by technical skill, innovation, and uncompromising quality standards.
The glass factory forms part of a wider push by the Mahama administration to accelerate industrial growth, promote export-oriented manufacturing, and create decent jobs for Ghanaians.
With projects like the New Float Glass Manufacturing Company, government officials say Ghana is moving beyond raw material exports toward high-value industrial production, strengthening economic resilience and positioning the country competitively within regional and global markets.
As construction begins in Shama, expectations are high that the facility will become a flagship symbol of Ghana’s renewed industrial ambition—one built on local production, global competitiveness, and sustainable growth.
Source:Omanghana
