President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of the New Float Glass Manufacturing Company in Shama, describing the project as a significant step in Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda.
The ceremony, organised by KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited, also featured the inauguration of the fifth phase of the company’s tile production line and the commissioning of a modern sanitary wares factory.
When fully operational, the float glass facility will produce 1,400 tonnes of glass daily, positioning it among the largest on the African continent. The project is expected to reduce imports, generate an estimated $100 million in annual exports, strengthen local supply chains, and create sustainable employment opportunities while contributing significantly to national revenue through taxes.
President Mahama urged management and staff to treat the factory as their own, stressing that Ghana’s industrialisation will succeed when government provides stability, investors bring capital, and communities offer strong partnership. He reaffirmed that Made-in-Ghana products can compete globally when driven by skill, innovation, and uncompromising quality.
The expansion of KEDA’s operations in Shama is seen as a major milestone in Ghana’s broader agenda to boost local manufacturing, promote value addition, and strengthen the country’s industrial base through strategic partnerships and investment in large-scale production facilities.
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