At the commissioning of Phase Three of Zonda Tech Ghana Limited’s vehicle assembly plant in Tema Golf City, President John Dramani Mahama underscored how the factory’s 24‑hour operations signal a tangible shift toward Ghana’s 24‑hour economy agenda.
He said that continuous production will boost productivity, generate jobs and expand the country’s capacity to supply both local and international markets. “What we are witnessing on this assembly floor, vehicles rolling off the production line day and night, is precisely what the agenda was designed to achieve,” Mahama remarked.
The president stressed that the 24‑hour economy is more than a slogan; it is a practical strategy that will see factories operating extended shifts, creating employment especially for young people. He pledged government support through improved infrastructure, simplified regulations, stronger industrial incentives and investment in technical education.
Mahama projected that Zonda Tech’s expansion will directly employ thousands and indirectly create about 1,000 jobs in logistics, maintenance, component supply, distribution and other supporting industries. He added that such investments strengthen links between large manufacturers and local businesses, fostering localisation and technology transfer.
He linked the programme to Ghana’s broader goal of becoming an automotive manufacturing hub for West Africa, noting that locally produced vehicles would aid agriculture, mining, construction and regional trade, while reducing dependence on imports and conserving foreign exchange.
Mahama reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a stable investment environment and pledged continued collaboration with private‑sector operators to translate the 24‑hour economy into higher production, employment and economic opportunities for Ghanaians.
