Mahama cuts sod for Shama glass factory

President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of the New Float Glass Manufacturing Company in Shama, describing the project as a major milestone in Ghana's industrial transformation.

At the ceremony, organised by KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, President Mahama also inaugurated the fifth phase of the company's tile production line and commissioned a modern sanitary wares factory.

“When fully operational, the float glass facility will produce 1,400 tons of glass daily, positioning it among the largest on the African continent,” he said.

The President highlighted the project's economic potential, noting that it is expected to reduce imports, generate an estimated $100 million in annual exports, strengthen local supply chains, create sustainable employment opportunities, and contribute significantly to national revenue through taxes.

President Mahama urged management and staff to “treat the factory as your own,” stressing that Ghana's industrialisation will succeed when “the government provides stability, investors bring capital, and communities offer strong partnership.”

He further emphasised that “Made-in-Ghana products can compete globally when driven by skill, innovation, and uncompromising quality.”