John Dramani Mahama commissions Nestlé’s 30,000-tonne milk production line

President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned an expanded evaporated milk production line at the Nestlé Ghana factory in Tema, a move that more than doubles the facility's output. The new production line, which replaces an aging 30-year-old system, increases the factory's annual capacity from approximately 12,960 tonnes to nearly 30,000 tonnes. This expansion is designed to meet growing domestic demand and strengthen Ghana’s position as a key supplier for West and Central African markets.

During the ceremony, President Mahama highlighted the investment as a concrete example of his administration's 24-hour economy policy. He noted that the increased production scale would create more local jobs and enhance the skills of the Ghanaian workforce who will operate the state-of-the-art facility. Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare added that the project reflects a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), signaling renewed confidence from global investors in the nation's economic stability and industrial potential.

The President emphasized that the Nestlé expansion aligns with a broader strategy to revitalize the Tema industrial enclave and promote "Made in Ghana" products. By leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the government aims to transform the country into a regional manufacturing hub, reducing reliance on imported dairy products. This development is part of a series of industrial initiatives focused on boosting infrastructure and logistics to support large-scale manufacturing across the country.