GHANA TRADE MINISTER INSPECT ULTRA-MODERN NISSAN VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PLANT

Ghana Minister of Trade and Industry, Kwadwo Alan-Kyerematen has visited the ongoing construction of a Nissan Vehicle Assembly Plant in the country. The Nissan plant which is located in Tema will enable Japan Motors to create the path of becoming the new center of attraction and automotive hub for the continent.

The giant step towards the development of Ghana’s automobile industry will enable the country have access to assemble all-new Nisan Navara in Ghana with the offical launch set for March this year.

Speaking during the tour, the Minister expressed satisfaction on works done so far which he described as impressive and “truly ultra-modern.” While also assuring of government’s support during the official commissioning and commencement of production.

Meanwhile, Senior Japan Motors Assistant Managing Director, Mohammed Byrouthy noted that the company was grateful for the visit by the Minister as preparations towards the official opening were underway.

According to Byrouthy, “The Minister proposed to see the facility and our preparations towards the official launch. We’re glad he’s impressed with what he has seen so far as this is not the only assembly plant he’s visited in the country.We are on track to give the auto industry the most modern vehicle assembly plant in Ghana and we’re inviting all to join us for the official launch hopefully in March this year.”

On his remark, Executive Director, Nouhad Kalmoni said ”Whatever you get here is not going to be different from what is coming from Europe, Japan or South Africa. The vehicles are the same, quality is the same and assurances from the manufacturer in terms of warranty and after-sales from us are not going to change. We hope to make Ghana proud.”

Japan Motors and Nissan partnership in Ghana brought about an investment of US$8-million into building the assembly plant. Nissan chose Japan Motors as its local assembly partner, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Japanese carmaker and the Ghanaian government in 2018 when Nissan became the first Global OEM to commit to supporting the creation of a sustainable local automotive industry.

SOURCE: Peacefmonline