President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transforming Ghana’s mining sector through a strong local content and indigenisation agenda, stressing that the nation’s mineral resources must serve as a catalyst for national development.
Speaking at the 2026 Local Content Summit in Takoradi, President Mahama underscored that mining must leave communities better than it found them, adding that Ghana’s mineral wealth should power industrialization rather than merely sustain export dependence.
Reflecting on the nation’s long-term vision, he posed a critical question: “What will be the true legacy of Ghana’s vast mineral wealth 100 years from now? Will it be recorded only in export statistics and royalty payments, or remembered as the foundation upon which world-class industries, thriving Ghanaian enterprises, and resilient mining communities were built?” He emphasized that this question must serve as a compass to guide the nation, noting that Ghana is not alone on this journey.
Outlining five strategic pillars for advancing local content, President Mahama highlighted:
- Transforming local procurement into transformational partnerships.
- Promoting refineries, industrial clusters, and value-added mineral processing.
- Developing a skilled, tech-savvy workforce for the mining sector.
- Driving digital, sustainable, and innovation-driven mining.
- Encouraging indigenous Ghanaian ownership of major mining projects.
The two-day summit brought together ministers of state, members of the diplomatic corps, policymakers, industry leaders, traditional authorities led by Nana Kobina Nketsiah, and executives of the Minerals Commission. Discussions focused on strategies to expand local engagement and drive sustainable growth in the mining sector.
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