President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated what is described as the world’s largest calcined clay cement plant at the Tema Free Zones Enclave, hailing the project as a significant milestone in Ghana’s drive to revitalise industry and promote environmentally sustainable manufacturing.
The $110 million facility, constructed by CBI Ghana Ltd, has the capacity to produce 1.5 million tonnes of cement annually using limestone calcined clay technology. The process is designed to cut carbon emissions considerably while maintaining the durability and strength required for modern construction.
President Mahama said the new plant represents far more than the launch of a manufacturing facility, describing it as a major step toward positioning Ghana as a competitive industrial centre on the African continent.
He also disclosed that the government aims to raise the contribution of the manufacturing sector to the country’s Gross Domestic Product to at least 15% by 2030. The target forms part of the administration’s broader economic transformation agenda focused on expanding industrial capacity, boosting local production and creating sustainable jobs.
The President praised the Ghana Free Zones Authority and the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry for their roles in facilitating the investment. He also commended the management of CBI Ghana Ltd for spearheading a project that advances Ghana’s participation in the global shift toward low carbon construction materials.
The plant is expected to operate around the clock in line with the government’s 24 Hour Economy policy. It is projected to generate employment across several sectors, reduce Ghana’s reliance on imported clinker and support the country’s ambition to produce competitively for both the domestic market and export under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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