The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Simon Madjie, has urged Chinese companies to partner with Ghana in transforming the country into a hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance across West Africa and the wider continent.
He said such partnerships would not only accelerate Ghana’s transition to sustainable mobility but also strengthen industrial cooperation between Ghana and China, positioning the country as a strategic centre for green technology investment in Africa.
In a statement copied to The Ghanaian Times, Mr. Madjie explained that Ghana aims to achieve approximately 70 per cent EV adoption by 2045 and to establish 1,000 charging stations by 2028.
According to the statement, he made the remarks during a presentation to Chinese business leaders, policymakers, and investors at the Presidential Investment Forum in Beijing, held on the margins of President John Dramani Mahama’s state visit to the People’s Republic of China.
Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), and the China-Africa Business Council, the forum served as a strategic platform to deepen economic cooperation between Ghana and China. It also forms part of Ghana’s broader agenda to attract high-impact investment in manufacturing, energy, and technology.
Highlighting Ghana’s competitive advantage, Mr. Madjie pointed to the country’s strategic location as the gateway to West Africa, its strong investment incentives, and policies that support EV assembly, battery production, and component manufacturing.
He said Ghana’s abundant renewable energy resources, skilled workforce, and proximity to key mineral deposits essential for EV supply chains further enhance its attractiveness as an investment destination.
Mr. Madjie also underscored the transformative potential of China’s zero-tariff policy on Ghanaian exports, describing it as a launch pad for industrial expansion and global market access. The policy allows goods of Ghanaian origin to enter the Chinese market duty-free.
“For Chinese investors, manufacturing in Ghana opens seamless access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets,” he said, adding that Ghana’s industrial parks and special economic zones such as the Dawa Industrial Zone and Appolonia City were ideal sites for EV assembly plants, battery production, and related industries.
He further noted that Ghana’s progressive automotive policy offers incentives for local value addition, technology transfer, and sustainable innovation, creating a favourable environment for investors seeking long-term returns.
Mr. Madjie acknowledged the significant contribution of Chinese companies already operating in Ghana under the country’s free zones regime.
He cited key players such as KEDA and Sunda International, which have invested over US$2 billion globally and established factories across three regions in Ghana. Collectively, these companies have created more than 10,000 direct jobs and over 30,000 indirect jobs.
He said these firms were leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and ECOWAS trade protocols to expand exports from Ghana to regional and global markets.
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