Gov’t Commissions $110m Calcined Clay Cement Plant and $40m Pasta Factory in Tema
The President of Ghana, H:E John Dramani Mahama, on March 5, 2026, commissioned two major industrial facilities in Tema, marking a significant boost to Ghana’s manufacturing sector and industrial transformation agenda.
The President, together with the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, inaugurated a $110 million calcined clay cement plant developed by CBI Ghana Ltd at the Tema Free Zones Enclave.
The facility, described as the largest of its kind in the world, utilizes innovative limestone calcined clay technology (LC3) to produce environmentally friendly cement while significantly reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional cement production.
With an annual production capacity of 1.5 million tonnes, the plant is expected to strengthen the local construction sector by providing sustainable building materials while reducing Ghana’s dependence on imported clinker.
Addressing the gathering, Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare described the investment as a major milestone in Ghana’s industrialization drive and a strong example of how innovation and strategic partnerships can accelerate sustainable development.
She noted that the project aligns with government’s commitment to promote the use of local raw materials in manufacturing while supporting environmentally responsible production practices.
According to the Minister, the adoption of limestone calcined clay technology demonstrates how Ghana’s industrial sector can remain competitive while also responding to global climate concerns. She added that investments such as the CBI plant will not only boost production capacity but also create jobs, stimulate local supply chains and position Ghana as a key manufacturing and export hub within the West African sub-region.
In his remarks, President John Dramani Mahama commended the management of CBI Ghana Ltd for investing in innovative and environmentally responsible technology that supports Ghana’s industrial growth. He emphasized that the establishment of the plant represents the kind of strategic private sector investment needed to drive the country’s economic transformation and infrastructure development.
The President further stated that government remains committed to creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, noting that industrial projects of this nature contribute significantly to job creation, technology transfer and foreign exchange savings. He also reiterated government’s determination to support policies that encourage local production and reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported raw materials.
Later in the day, President Mahama also commissioned a new $40 million pasta processing plant by Olam Agri in Kpone, near Tema.
The state-of-the-art facility will manufacture high-quality pasta using flour produced from a neighbouring mill established through a $55 million investment, forming part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen Ghana’s food processing sector.
Speaking at the commissioning, the Trade Minister noted that the project reflects government’s determination to promote agro-processing and reduce Ghana’s reliance on imported food products.
She stated that strengthening local production capacity across the agricultural value chain is critical to improving food security, creating employment and enhancing the competitiveness of Ghanaian industries.
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