Ghana Breaks Ground on $250M Glass Factory Creating 6,000 Jobs

Ghana is building something it's never had before: a massive glass manufacturing plant that will turn the country from an importer into a producer.

President John Dramani Mahama broke ground on the $250 million float glass factory in Aboadze, Shama District. The facility will produce 600 tons of glass daily in its first phase, jumping to 1,400 tons once the second phase completes.

The numbers tell a powerful story. Construction will create 2,182 jobs immediately, with 729 people building the factories. Once operational, 1,453 permanent manufacturing positions will open up, plus another 3,000 indirect jobs in supporting industries.

The Twyford Group, which operates across 20 African countries, is investing in the project. Chairman Shen Yanchang praised Ghana's economic stability and the government's 24-hour Economy Authority Law, which enables continuous production to make Ghanaian products globally competitive.

Phase one construction finishes in August 2025. The factory will tap into the global float glass market, currently valued at $60 billion annually, an industry where Ghana has been sitting on the sidelines until now.

The Ripple Effect

This factory represents more than glass production. It signals Ghana's commitment to transforming its economy from consumption to creation.

Managing Director Lorry Li-Wei explained the facility addresses a significant gap in local glass production. Instead of importing finished glass products, Ghana will manufacture them domestically, keeping revenue within the country and building expertise in advanced manufacturing.

The project aligns with Ghana's national industrial strategy. President Mahama emphasized that the country refuses to remain just a consumer economy, declaring Ghana's determination to "produce, process, manufacture and export."

For the Western Region specifically, nearly 6,000 families will see direct economic benefits. The construction phase alone pumps $250 million into local infrastructure, creating a foundation for sustained industrial growth.

The factory also positions Ghana as a potential glass supplier for West Africa. With operations scheduled to run continuously under the 24-hour economy program, production capacity could eventually serve regional demand, turning Ghana into an industrial hub.

As one of the largest industrial investments in Ghana's history, this glass factory proves that African nations can compete in global manufacturing markets when they commit to building productive capacity at home.