Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as A Plus, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, says discussions with Chinese institutions and industrial firms are focused on attracting investment into the planned Gomoa Special Economic Zone, as Ghana seeks to expand its industrial base and position itself as a regional manufacturing hub.
Obeng said engagements in Guangzhou included meetings with Guangdong Nanyue Institution and Tree Ligo Company, where officials presented the financing and implementation roadmap for the industrial enclave and explored partnerships tied to infrastructure, automotive manufacturing and technical training.
The meetings form part of an international investment outreach campaign aimed at securing strategic partners for the proposed special economic zone, which authorities say could become a major industrial and commercial center in West Africa.
According to Obeng, discussions with Tree Ligo centered on developing an automobile and auto parts market within the zone, alongside plans for technical service and training centers to equip Ghanaian workers with skills to maintain Chinese vehicle brands and electric vehicles.
The lawmaker also toured automobile trading hubs and spare parts markets in Guangzhou to study China’s automotive supply chain ecosystem and assess how similar commercial structures could be replicated in Ghana.
As part of the visit, Obeng said invitations were extended to global automotive and industrial brands including BYD, Tesla and MG Motor, as well as mining and construction equipment dealers, to participate in the Gomoa Industrial Fair scheduled for Nov. 27-29.
The event is expected to serve as a platform for investment promotion, technology transfer and business-to-business partnerships aimed at drawing foreign manufacturers and suppliers into Ghana’s emerging industrial sector.
Ghana has increasingly pursued special economic zones and industrial parks as part of efforts to diversify the economy, boost local manufacturing and create jobs, particularly in automotive assembly, logistics and light industry. Officials have also sought to position the country as a gateway for companies seeking access to regional markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
