Mahama launches Tema Integrated Industrial Park

President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of the Tema Integrated Industrial Park (TIIP), a flagship project aimed at accelerating Ghana's industrialisation agenda and positioning the country as a leading manufacturing and export hub in West Africa.

The sod cutting ceremony, held in Tema on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, marked the commencement of what the government describes as a transformative public-private partnership designed to expand industrial capacity, create employment opportunities and integrate Ghanaian businesses into regional and global value chains.

Addressing the gathering, President Mahama said industrialisation has become an economic necessity rather than a policy choice. He urged all project partners to remain committed to delivering a world-class industrial enclave that aligns with the long-term vision of Ghana's first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who established the Tema industrial area as a foundation for the country's economic transformation.

The Tema Integrated Industrial Park is expected to become a major centre for manufacturing, processing, logistics and export-oriented industries. Located about seven kilometres from the Tema Port, the 83.5 hectare facility is strategically positioned to enhance Ghana's competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, described the project as a strategic investment that would strengthen Ghana's industrial base and reinforce its status as a preferred investment destination in the sub-region.

She said the industrial park would promote value addition, encourage import substitution and expand export-driven manufacturing.

The Minister also announced that Cabinet has approved four sector-specific policies to support the development of the park and attract strategic investors. They are the Ghana Textiles and Garments Manufacturing Policy, the Ghana Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Policy, the Automotive Components Manufacturing Policy, and the National Agribusiness Policy (2026 to 2036).

According to her, the policies will provide a predictable regulatory framework, attract anchor industries and support the development of a sustainable industrial ecosystem capable of generating jobs and driving long-term economic growth.

The Tema Integrated Industrial Park is being developed through a partnership involving TDC Ghana Limited, the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms.

The project is expected to create more than 4,000 direct jobs while stimulating significant economic activity across manufacturing, logistics and other related sectors.

Mrs Ofosu-Adjare reaffirmed the government's commitment to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the project and maximise its contribution to Ghana's industrial development and economic transformation.