President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the world’s largest calcined clay cement plant at the Tema Free Zones Enclave, describing the facility as a major milestone in Ghana’s industrial revitalisation and sustainable manufacturing agenda.
The $110 million plant, developed by CBI Ghana Ltd, has an annual production capacity of 1.5 million tonnes of environmentally friendly cement.
It introduces advanced limestone calcined clay technology, which significantly reduces carbon emissions while maintaining the strength and durability required for modern construction.
Commissioning the facility, President Mahama said the project represents more than the opening of a new factory, but a strategic step toward repositioning Ghana as a leading industrial hub on the African continent.
According to the President, the investment aligns with government’s broader industrial transformation strategy aimed at strengthening local manufacturing and promoting environmentally responsible production.
President Mahama also announced government’s target to increase the manufacturing sector’s contribution to Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product to at least 15 percent by 2030.
He noted that the initiative forms a key part of the administration’s economic agenda to expand industry, boost local production and create sustainable employment opportunities.
The President commended the leadership of the Ghana Free Zones Authority and the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry for facilitating the investment, and congratulated the management of CBI Ghana for spearheading a project that strengthens Ghana’s role in the global transition toward low-carbon construction materials.
The new facility is designed to operate continuously under government’s 24-Hour Economy policy.
It is expected to create jobs across the cement production value chain, reduce Ghana’s reliance on imported clinker and enhance the country’s capacity to produce competitively for both domestic markets and exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Industry analysts say the project is a significant boost to Ghana’s industrial sector and could position the country as a regional leader in sustainable cement production.
Report By: Robicon Mornahson
