Tema is regaining its industrial glory days as Ghana’s industrial city – Mahama

President John Mahama has declared that Tema is regaining its position as Ghana's industrial hub, thanks to ongoing developments such as the expansion of the Tema Port and the return of the Tema Oil Refinery. He made the remarks while inaugurating and inspecting Nestlé Ghana's expanded evaporated milk production line at the city's industrial enclave.

Mahama highlighted the crucial role of efficient infrastructure, such as ports, roads, and reliable electricity, in enabling Ghanaian industries to export beyond the country's borders. He emphasized that his government is fully committed to providing the necessary infrastructure to support industrial expansion and urged Nestlé to exploit Ghana's status as the headquarters of the African Continental Free Trade Area to expand its footprint across the continent.

The president underscored that the new production capacity at Nestlé Ghana presents a significant opportunity to capitalize on this potential, and he called on the company to seize the opportunity with determination and secure its products with the "Made in Ghana" label across Africa. Mahama also cautioned that this increased production capacity could attract more illicit imports and customs evasion, and that his administration would closely monitor these issues.

He declared Ghana as open for business and outlined measures his administration has taken to improve the business climate, including streamlining customs procedures, revising tax incentive frameworks, and digitizing public services. Mahama reassured Ghanaian businesses that his government would continue to provide the enabling environment, financing, and infrastructure needed for their growth, and emphasized that the renewed confidence in the country is a result of the hard work and dedication of Ghanaian workers.