The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has held high-level discussions with major industrial firms to bolster domestic manufacturing, expand the use of local raw materials, and drive job creation across the country.
The targeted engagements, which took place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, brought together leadership teams from CIMPOR Cement Africa, Huaguang New Energy Battery Ghana, and Zema New Energy Limited.
During a session with CIMPOR Cement Africa Chief Executive Officer, Yasin Tekinarslan, discussions focused on strategic policy interventions, including potential tax relief on the domestic production and utilization of calcined clay. The initiative aims to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported clinker, cut production expenses, and cushion the local construction sector.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare commended industrial projects that prioritize local raw materials to supply affordable building inputs, noting that such innovations are critical to addressing Ghana’s national housing deficit.
Turning her attention to the renewable energy and manufacturing space, the Minister met with executives of Huaguang New Energy Battery Ghana. She underscored the necessity of strict adherence to product quality standards while advocating for improved workforce welfare. She reiterated the government’s resolve to create a supportive environment for local factories to thrive.
In a separate session with Zema New Energy Limited, manufacturers of solar photovoltaic cells, the Minister called for enhanced local participation across the company’s operational value chain. She emphasized that integrating local talent and supply networks remains vital for sustained economic growth and employment generation.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
