Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has challenged Zonda Tec to upscale the domestic fabrication of vehicle parts as the administration pushes to deepen local content and retain greater economic value within the nation’s automotive sector.
The Vice President made the appeal during an official tour of the Zonda Tec assembly plant, where she assessed the firm’s production line for heavy-duty trucks, specialized vehicles, and machinery.
She noted that while the company’s output reflects the promise of Ghana’s industrial drive, management must push beyond assembling imported kits by tapping into local parts production.
“I encouraged the company to expand its operations by exploring opportunities to manufacture additional components locally,” Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said.
She stressed that enhancing local participation would solidify national supply chains, generate employment, and ensure a higher proportion of automotive revenue stays within the country.
Connecting industrial expansion to broader economic policy, the Vice President highlighted that the government’s 24-Hour Economy framework offers a platform for manufacturing enterprises to boost output and hire more staff.
While inspecting the facility, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang observed the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) assembly processes alongside rigorous quality assurance checks, including braking, suspension, and water-resistance testing. She also toured the light vehicle unit featuring hybrid and electric models, as well as the servicing workshops.
She described the shift towards lower-emission automotive technology as a vital step in meeting transport demands while curbing environmental impact.
Closing her visit, the Vice President underscored the urgency of bridging the gap between classroom instruction and industrial needs to prepare the youth for emerging roles.
“Our training institutions and industries must work more closely so that the skills we develop align with the opportunities available within our economy,” she said.
She commended Zonda Tec for its ongoing contributions to human capital and urged the firm to maintain its investment in domestic production, modern technology, and the upskilling of Ghanaian workers.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
