The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr. Mary Awusi, has led a management team on a working visit to three licensed enterprises operating within the Bright Industrial Park at Afienya as part of ongoing efforts to deepen industry engagement and strengthen regulatory collaboration.
The February 25 visit formed part of what the Authority described as sustained engagement with Free Zones companies to assess operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and reinforce compliance within the enclave.
The delegation first toured Zema New Energy Ghana Limited, described as Ghana’s first high-efficiency photovoltaic cell factory. The company produces monocrystalline TOPCon solar cells and is positioning itself as a key contributor to renewable energy development and industrial diversification.
Management indicated that the company, which has been operational for about a year, currently employs over 300 workers and plans to transition to a “24-hour production schedule” once it reaches full operational capacity, a move expected to significantly boost output and employment.
The GFZA team also visited Jiudine Ghana Corporation Ltd., a garment manufacturing firm producing ready-made apparel exclusively for export to the United States and European markets. Discussions centred on “production capacity,” export performance, and workforce development, as well as the firm’s contribution to job creation within the Free Zones enclave.
Jiudine Ghana has been in operation for one year and employs approximately 450 workers, exporting 100 per cent of its output in line with Free Zones requirements.
At Qian Feng International Corporation Ltd., a cap manufacturing company serving fashion, sports, and corporate branding markets, management outlined their “quality control systems” and expansion strategy aimed at scaling exports and strengthening global competitiveness. The company, which has operated for two years, currently employs over 900 workers and has announced plans to increase its workforce to 3,500 by 2028. As the other enterprises visited, it exports its entire production.
She expressed satisfaction with the operations of the companies and commended their role in advancing “industrial growth and employment creation.” She encouraged management to expand capacity to raise employment levels further, while assuring them of the Authority’s continued support in facilitating operational success.
At the same time, she emphasised the need for strict adherence to “rules and regulations” governing the Free Zones regime, highlighting the Authority’s regulatory mandate and commitment to maintaining standards within the enclave.
The visit provided an opportunity for the GFZA leadership to gain first-hand insight into operational challenges confronting the enterprises and to discuss practical interventions aligned with the Authority’s oversight responsibilities and Ghana’s broader industrialisation agenda.
