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Ultramodern Nissan Assembly Plant Commissioned by President Akufo-Addo
The Nissan plant, the most modern in Africa costs $9million. It will also produce Peugeot vehicles.
An ultramodern Nissan Assembly Plant located in Tema has been commissioned by President Akufo-Addo.
The new state-of-the-art assembly plant is said to have the capacity to assemble 5,000 new vehicles annually. The Nissan plant, the most modern in Africa costs $9million. It will also produce Peugeot vehicles.
Managing Director of Nissan, Salem Kalmoni said the rule of law and the general democratic climate in influenced the decision to establish a plant in Ghana. Mr Salem Kalmoni indicated that “Ghana today, stands as a bench mark for the African automobile industry.”
Speaking at the commission, President noted that the importation of motor and transport vehicles constitutes the leading import into Ghana, estimated at $1.5 billion annually. The President noted government recognises that the establishment of assembly plant alone does not create the significance deployment opportunities expected from the automotive industry.
Present at the commission was Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen. He said the facility will create the needed jobs for Ghanaians. He added that the growth of the automobile industry will also attract foreign direct investment. “We believe that this is just not going to bring investment in the auto industry into our country but will bring other investments,” he said.
